Grammar Basics: Unit 20 – Present Perfect vs. Simple Past, Part II (Solutions)

Exercise: Rewrite the sentences using the present perfect.

Example:

Did Kelly go on vacation yet? ==> Has Kelly gone on vacation yet?

1. I haven’t told my father yet that I lost my job.
2. Tim has already shoveled the snow from the sidewalk.
3. Sam’s just taken a shower.
4. Have you just gotten home from work?
5. Oh, I’ve already put away the groceries.
6. Have you changed the baby’s diaper yet?
7. We’ve just bought a new dishwasher.
8. Steve’s already graduated from college.
9. Dave hasn’t voted yet.
10. I’ve just turned on the radio.

Exercise: Rewrite the sentences using the simple past.

Example:

The guests have already come! ==> The guests already came!

1. Matt didn’t eat dinner yet.
2. The TV repairman just left.
3. Mr. Jones is not in. He already left for the day.
4. Do you want to talk to Bill? He didn’t go to bed yet.
5. Help! I was just robbed!
6. She already celebrated her birthday.
7. The baby didn’t get any teeth yet.
8. The baby just said “Dada” for the first time.
9. Did you talk to your cousin yet?
10. Mary already returned the books to the library.

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