Login

Category: English tenses

Present perfect or past simple?

Put each verb in brackets into the present perfect or the past simple.

Download printable version (pdf)

Please use short forms e.g. haven't instead of have not in negative statements and use long forms in positive statements e.g. I am instead of I'm.

1. I (lose) my wallet yesterday and now I have no money.2. My younger brother (break) the TV-set some days ago. Since then we can't watch any films.3. This day is one of the most exciting I (ever have) in my life.4. Paul (get) cold during Friday's match. He won't be able to play next game.5. Have you done your homework son? Yes, I (do) it yesterday.6. I (never see) such a beautiful girl.7. I can't take part in tomorrow's game. I (break) my leg.8. It's the first time I (see) this film.9. It's the second time she (win) this competition.10. At last I (finish) my book.11. (you repair) theTV-set yet?12. Mum, I (already do) my homework. Can I go to the cinema now?13. Is there any milk left? No, your dad (drink) all yesterday.14. I (live) here for 10 years.15. I (read) 100 pages so far.