I think it’s also up to each speaker to be honest, because “I’ve forgotten” in that situation is something I’d never say even if it was formal, because it sounds unnatural to me, but other people might have no problem saying it
I'm75 years old. My junior high school English teacher, Mr. James Roche,was a wonderful teacher. That was 60+ years ago. I took the test. Of the 12 questions, I answered 11 correctly. Thanks you, Mr. Roche. I think of you each day that I write anything... Even the simplest note. Oh, I went to Junior High School 45, in The Bronx, NY.
A very educational video, I always try to improve my grammar everyday and this video is helpful. Some of the multiple choice questions felt like both answers were correct so it is nice to see a clear answer.
I think that sentences like "I've just finished my homework" and "I just finished my homework" are both correct and i prefer using the second example as we're talking about something that has already been finished and it's now a part of the past
I feel like numbers 6-8 could go either way, and as a native English speaker I would probably normally say all of the ones you labeled incorrect. I feel like a lot of the times the present perfect sounds more British, especially in the phrase "I've made some tea." I don't think I'd ever say "I've made some ___", especially if it was just recently and you're offering it to someone at that moment.
Colloquially, we often say things in grammatically incorrect manners. There is a difference between the way people speak and the way English is properly spoken or written in a formal context. The answers marked incorrect in 6-8 would be fine when writing dialogue or speaking casually, but would be incorrect in a business e-mail, essay paper, or other formal writing.
Yeah as a native English speaker, saying you “forgot someone’s number” would fly with most people. It’s honestly kind of awkward to say “I’ve forgotten someone’s number” in a formal conversation, it just feels a little forced.
My english teacher told us to use present perfect when: 1. We don't know when it happened (We don't know in which moment of the past we forgot it) 2.The effects of the action is still visible in the present (We still don't remember it) 3.The action happened in the past and continues in the present, up to now (Forgot in the past, still don't know it now) It has to be present perfect Also it can also be useful to check the rule for past simple which is: 1. Action happened in the past and ended in the past (The state of having forgot something hasn't ended) 2.We know when. (We don't know when)
@@jacopoye5111 great explanation, it makes a lot of sense for me, like, I also learnt this way but I still had doubts about... but you've made it clear now
@@satsumamoon Hello. Thanks for your opinion but my sentence isn't wrong because the main verb is a present perfect tense and the clause beginning with since is in the past simple because it indicates the moment something started and has continued until now. Another example, Susan has been living in London since she was eight. I hope you can understand what I mean. Thanks. 🌼
I made only one mistake:) It's great. I've been learning English for about two years also I haven't gone to any courses yet,only by myself. Now,I can figure out natives. I really need to improve my listening greatly.
I'm thrilled to hear that you absolutely loved the explanation in the video! Understanding the difference between the Past Simple and Present Perfect can sometimes be challenging, but it's crucial for effective communication in English. Clear and informative explanations are invaluable in making complex concepts easier to comprehend. It's wonderful that the video provided you with a thorough understanding of the topic and helped clarify any confusion you may have had. Remember to apply what you've learned in your own language practice to solidify your understanding further. With continued practice and exposure to real-life examples, you'll become even more confident in using the Past Simple and Present Perfect correctly. If you have any more questions or need further clarification, don't hesitate to seek additional resources or ask for assistance. Keep up the enthusiasm for learning, and may your English skills continue to flourish!
0:34 - This is the reason why I hate such tests. How can I know in advance that the person has not visited Istanbul yet? Both options are possible but the meaning is different essentially. There's no real context in such tests when only a single sentence is given.
Please note that we use 'past participle after 'have or has' and the past participle of come is 'come' not came. present simple I / you / we / they come he / she / it comes past simple: came past participle: come -ing form: coming
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Certainly! In the given sentence, "He's home now," the use of the present perfect tense is suitable. Here's why option b) "He's come back." is the correct choice: The present perfect tense is used to describe an action that started in the past and has a connection to the present moment. In this case, the action is "coming back" and the present moment is indicated by the phrase "now." By using "He's come back," we convey that the action of coming back happened in the past, and the person is currently in the state of being at home. The word "now" emphasizes the connection to the present moment. On the other hand, option a) "He came back." uses the past simple tense, which indicates an action that occurred and ended in the past. It doesn't convey the connection to the present moment that is implied by the word "now" in the original sentence. Therefore, to accurately capture the sense of the present moment and the action of coming back in the past, option b) "He's come back." is the most appropriate choice when considering the present perfect tense.
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I'm so sorry. That's the correct version: The past simple is used when we describe an action that started and finished at a specific time in the past, whereas the present perfect is used to describe an action that started in the past and continues to the present time.
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I'm so sorry. That's the correct version: The past simple is used when we describe an action that started and finished at a specific time in the past, whereas the present perfect is used to describe an action that started in the past and continues to the present time.
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Great job on answering 11 out of 12, Isra! For the first question, it can be tricky. The key is that 'a few days ago' refers to a specific time in the past, which is why 'received' is the correct answer. If you still have any doubts, feel free to ask! 😊
@@techwizard8214 Yes. Every sentence with "last" pharse is Simple Past. Last month, last night, last summer...etc, but if there are both "since" and "last" in the same sentence it is Present Perfect, Eg "I've worked here since last year" it's in the question number one.
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The sentence "We have washed the car, but now it's dirty now" has a repetition with "now." You can simply say, "We have washed the car, but now it's dirty." Keep up the great work in refining your language skills! 🌟📚👍😊
