Present Perfect vs Simple Past Present perfect and simple past are two patterns which learners often make mistakes with. Compare the following sentences: – I went to the zoo. (simple past) – I’ve been to the zoo. (present perfect) Do you understand the difference, and can you explain it? Have fun with the patterns below, and …
How to use present perfect. Present Perfect is a great sentence pattern in English. It helps us talk about our experience. For example: A: Have you ever been to New York? B: Yeah! It’s the most amazing city I’ve ever been to. A: Really? I’ve never been there. Honestly, each of the following examples probably deserve their own posts. So, the following is a general reference and covers many, but not …