Past Simple

We use this tense for things that happened at a definite time in the past.
E.g. "I met my best friend when I was fifteen." (2ª columna o –ed)
It is formed by adding '-ed' to regular verbs.

Present Perfect
This tense describes something that happened in the past, but that is related to
something in the present. HAVE + PARTICIPIO (3ª columna o –ed)
E.g. "I have read three books by Charles Dickens."

It is also used to talk about life experiences, recent events or states or things that
started in the past and hasn't changed.
E.g:
"I have been to America."
"I have just finished my dinner." - Acabo de terminar mi cena
"I've worked for EC since 2008."

The important thing to remember is that the present perfect is related to the
present in some way. Whereas, the past simple happened at a specific time in the
past and is a finished action.

In the following sentences, which tense is needed?

1. She (go) to Spain last year to study Spanish.

2. I (be) really good friends with Philippa since I was 14.
3. I (try) so many different types of beer, I think I'm an expert.
4. I (break) my leg last year.
5. Oh no, look! Zoe (eat) all the cake!
6. She (finish) her degree in 2003.
7. I think I (read) all the books Jodi Picoult has written so far.
8. I went to the shops yesterday and (buy) lots of food for everyone.
9. I really (love) my Grandmother. She was an amazing person.
10. I'm sorry, Emily isn't here. She (go) to the shops.

1. A: Are you any good chess? B: No, not really. I nearly always lose .

2. Football and advertisements! I'm ABOUT AT BY FROM / TO OF ON

really fed up the telly angry bad amazed different afraid Keen
these days.
excited good confused aware
3. I can't believe it. Carlos is happy surprised frightened

afraid pigeons. It's sorry jealous

ridiculous. upset kind IN

4. Pedro has a problem. He's worried proud interested

scared
jealous everything,
even his own sister! stupid
tired
5.Carla is very
worried her exams.

6. I get confused all this new technology.