Past simple vs. Present Perfect Simple - exact difference?
I have a dilemma with choosing between Past Simple and Present Perfect Simple. What is the difference between the examples below?
- John set off to England.
John has set off to England.
The baby fell asleep.
The baby has fallen asleep.
She bought vegetables at the market.
- She has bought vegetables at the market.
Thank you in advance.
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I have a dilemma with choosing between Past Simple and Present Perfect Simple. What is the difference between the examples below?
- John set off to England.
John has set off to England.
The baby fell asleep.
The baby has fallen asleep.
She bought vegetables at the market.
- She has bought vegetables at the market.
Thank you in advance.
present-perfect-vs-simple-past
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Batal96Batal96
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In British English at least, the Past Simple simply states that the action happened at some time in the past. The Present Perfect Simple in your examples implies that the action happened recently. 'John has set off for England, and will be in London by this evening.' 'She has bought vegetables to cook for this evening's meal.'
– Kate Bunting
yesterday
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I have a dilemma with choosing between Past Simple and Present Perfect Simple. What is the difference between the examples below?
- John set off to England.
John has set off to England.
The baby fell asleep.
The baby has fallen asleep.
She bought vegetables at the market.
- She has bought vegetables at the market.
Thank you in advance.
present-perfect-vs-simple-past
asked yesterday
Batal96Batal96
62
I have a dilemma with choosing between Past Simple and Present Perfect Simple. What is the difference between the examples below?
- John set off to England.
John has set off to England.
The baby fell asleep.
The baby has fallen asleep.
She bought vegetables at the market.
- She has bought vegetables at the market.
Thank you in advance.
present-perfect-vs-simple-past
present-perfect-vs-simple-past
asked yesterday
Batal96Batal96
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asked yesterday
Batal96Batal96
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asked yesterday
Batal96Batal96
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asked yesterday
Batal96Batal96
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asked yesterday
Batal96Batal96
62
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In British English at least, the Past Simple simply states that the action happened at some time in the past. The Present Perfect Simple in your examples implies that the action happened recently. 'John has set off for England, and will be in London by this evening.' 'She has bought vegetables to cook for this evening's meal.'
– Kate Bunting
yesterday
add a comment |
In British English at least, the Past Simple simply states that the action happened at some time in the past. The Present Perfect Simple in your examples implies that the action happened recently. 'John has set off for England, and will be in London by this evening.' 'She has bought vegetables to cook for this evening's meal.'
– Kate Bunting
yesterday
In British English at least, the Past Simple simply states that the action happened at some time in the past. The Present Perfect Simple in your examples implies that the action happened recently. 'John has set off for England, and will be in London by this evening.' 'She has bought vegetables to cook for this evening's meal.'
– Kate Bunting
yesterday
In British English at least, the Past Simple simply states that the action happened at some time in the past. The Present Perfect Simple in your examples implies that the action happened recently. 'John has set off for England, and will be in London by this evening.' 'She has bought vegetables to cook for this evening's meal.'
– Kate Bunting
yesterday
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In British English at least, the Past Simple simply states that the action happened at some time in the past. The Present Perfect Simple in your examples implies that the action happened recently. 'John has set off for England, and will be in London by this evening.' 'She has bought vegetables to cook for this evening's meal.'
– Kate Bunting
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