Present Perfect Tense VS Simple Past Tense

Posted by: Moch.Ifnu on 03.54 in 0

Present Perfect

It is used to show finished actions with results that are important now, or they are news now.

Examples :

·         I have never visited Africa.

·         Have you ever been to Bali ?

·         He has arrived.

·         You have past your exam.

·         I have broken my leg.

Simple Past

It is used to indicate past actions or past habitual action or past habitual actions.

Examples :

·         Nunu watched TV last night.

·         Kanthi and Novi stayed in the same class last year.

·         My brother sent me a card last month.

·         They finished their lesson an hour ago.

·         Did you go to Lombok yesterday ?