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Simple Past or Present Perfect?

Simple Past or Present Perfect?

The Rule

The action started in the past and ended in the past = simple past
The action started in the past and still going into the present = present perfect

Examples
  • We have talked on the phone every Sunday for the last two years. (Implied: We will talk on the phone again next Sunday.)
  • We talked on the phone every night. (Implied: We don’t any more.)
  • When I was young, I loved candy. (Implied: I don’t love candy any more.)
  • I have always loved candy. (Implied: I still do today.)
  • Did you like Star Wars? I don’t know, I have never seen it. (Implied: up until now I have not seen it, but I may see it one day.)
  • I didn’t see Star Wars until I was 10. (Implied: but I saw it when I was 10.)
  • I haven’t seen Star Wars since I was 10. (Implied: I saw Star Wars when I was 10, but have not seen it again until now.)
  • I was fired from my job and I never saw it coming. (Implied: I didn’t see it coming, but now it has happened and it is past.)
  • My sister has been to London 5 times. (Implied: She may go to London again.)
  • I’ve forgotten my password! (Implied: I cannot open my email today.)
  • I forgot my password! (Implied: but now I remember it.)

Simple Past or Present Perfect

Author anniePosted on April 26, 2016March 25, 2021Categories Grammar, Tests

Listening Comprehension US English

Listening Comprehension US English

Read the questions, then listen ONCE and answer the questions.

http://englishwithannie.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Obama-Speech.mp3

Listening comprehension 3

Author anniePosted on April 19, 2016March 25, 2021Categories Listening Comprehension, Tests

Listening Comprehension UK English

Listening Comprehension UK English

Listen ONCE and answer the questions.

http://englishwithannie.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Day-in-the-life-of-David-Cameron.mp3

Listening Comprehension 2

Author anniePosted on April 19, 2016March 25, 2021Categories Listening Comprehension, Tests

Why Are Jet Engines Getting Bigger?

Why Are Jet Engines Getting Bigger?

This is fast technical English. Can you understand it?

Answer these questions:

Why are jet engines getting bigger?

Show Answer
Because a bigger engine is more efficient.

What are the two parts of a jet engine?

Show Answer
The engine core and the fan.

What provides most of the thrust in a jet engine?

Show Answer
The fan.

What is the ideal size for a jet engine?

Show Answer
4 meters in diameter.

Will jet engines continue growing in size?

Show Answer
Yes, but not forever, 4 meters in diameter is the biggest they will get.

Author anniePosted on April 18, 2016March 25, 2021Categories Aviation, Listening Comprehension, Tests, Video

Choose the Correct Tense

Choose the Correct Tense

Quiz 2

chhose the correct tense

Author anniePosted on February 22, 2016April 15, 2016Categories Tests

General English Quiz 1

General English Quiz 1

Quiz 1

Quiz 1

Author anniePosted on February 18, 2016February 18, 2016Categories Tests

Name the Airplane Part

Name the Airplane Part

Name the Airplane Part

Show Answers...

A - Nose
B - Front Landing Gear
C - Cockpit
D - Door
E - Window
F - Main Landing Gear
G - Wing Leading Edge
H - Aileron
I - Wing Flap
J - Empennage
K - Elevator
L - Rudder
M - Vertical Stabilizer
N - Horizontal Stabilizer

Author anniePosted on January 28, 2016March 3, 2016Categories Aviation, Tests

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