We should use the past simple for events that happened in the past, and don’t have any connection to the present.
She went to the store yesterday.
I ate dinner at a restaurant last night.
We can use present perfect for past actions that DO have a connection with the present, or for actions that are still happening now.
He has known Bob for 10 years.
We have been to Paris twice.
We CAN’T use the present perfect with time words that show a finished action. Ex: yesterday, last week, last year. We MUST use the simple past.
She has been to the mountains yesterday. INCORRECT
She went to the mountains yesterday.
CORRECT
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Present Perfect VS Past Simple exercise
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I ____________ to the beach many times before.
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My family _________ to London once when I was 5.
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We ________ lunch today.
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I _______ my dog for a walk at 4:00 yesterday.
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I ________ for the exam yet.
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She ________ 4 books so far.
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He ______ to the train station last week.
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My dad _______ her for 5 years now.
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They _______ us dinner last Christmas.
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Her brother ________ high school yet.
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