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PRESENT PERFECT VS PAST SIMPLE: The MAIN Difference (English Grammar Lesson)
Jun 21, 2024
Discover the main difference between Present Perfect and Past Simple in English grammar. Learn how to differentiate between past events with present/future implications and completed actions with defined timeframes. Dive into examples and exercises to grasp the nuances of these tenses for effective communication.
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- Present perfect implies past actions with present impact, while past simple focuses on specified past time.
- Present perfect emphasizes relevance to present/future, whereas past simple details concluded past events.
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Present Perfect: Influence in the Present and Future
Present perfect expresses actions in the past with influence till now; for example, when saying 'I have seen the movie,' it implies the action happened in the past with potential future impact, unlike 'I saw Rocky Balboa last year,' which specifies the time and frequency of the past action.
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