Hi anonymous, We use past simple to reefer one particular time in the past, so we usually say exactly when something happened. On the other hand, we use the present perfect to refeer experiences that happened some time before now. We don't or we don't say when they happened. Here is an example: Present perfect: He has been to Star Wars conferences all over the world. (Here, as we explained above, we don't say when the conferences happened). Past simple: He met his wife, Holly, in 1994. (Here, we say somehow exactly when he met his wife at a point in the past). I hope that your question is solved. Have fun and don't hesitate on posting more questions. Marco A. Romero
Use the present perfect to talk about: + Experiences some time in your life: I've flown in a helicopter. + Things started in the past that haven't finished yet: She's lived in Chicago for 10 years. + Things that happened in the past but have a result now: He's dropped his cup.
We often use: - Since tells us when something started happening: He's lived in New Orleans since 1993. - For tells us how long something has happened for: They've known each other for 5 years.
USe the past simple to talk about:
+ Things finished in the past: I went ti school in Boston. + Things in the past when we know when they happened. I saw her yesterday.
We often use time words that tell us when something happened,like, yesterday, last week, last year, ago.
which is the diference between use "will" & "going to"?
ReplyDeleteHi Anonymous,
ReplyDeletethere are three ways:
1. To express a PREDICTION: You can use WILL or GOING TO, there is no difference in meaning.
Example:
- Be careful! You WILL hurt yourself!
- Be careful! You ARE GOING TO hurt yourself!
2. To express a PRIOR PLAN: Use only BE GOING TO.
Example:
- I'm tired of taking the bus to work. I'M GOING TO buy a car.
3. To express WILLINGNESS: Use only WILL.
Example:
- The phone's ringing. I WILL get it.
I hope I your question has been solved!
Greetings!
Jesús Pérez
hi!
ReplyDeletecan you tell me when I have to use present perfect and past simple?
Hi anonymous,
ReplyDeleteWe use past simple to reefer one particular time in the past, so we usually say exactly when something happened. On the other hand, we use the present perfect to refeer experiences that happened some time before now. We don't or we don't say when they happened.
Here is an example:
Present perfect: He has been to Star Wars conferences all over the world. (Here, as we explained above, we don't say when the conferences happened).
Past simple: He met his wife, Holly, in 1994. (Here, we say somehow exactly when he met his wife at a point in the past).
I hope that your question is solved.
Have fun and don't hesitate on posting more questions.
Marco A. Romero
Hi anonymous!
ReplyDeleteUse the present perfect to talk about:
+ Experiences some time in your life:
I've flown in a helicopter.
+ Things started in the past that haven't finished yet:
She's lived in Chicago for 10 years.
+ Things that happened in the past but have a result now:
He's dropped his cup.
We often use:
- Since tells us when something started happening: He's lived in New Orleans since 1993.
- For tells us how long something has happened for: They've known each other for 5 years.
USe the past simple to talk about:
+ Things finished in the past:
I went ti school in Boston.
+ Things in the past when we know when they happened.
I saw her yesterday.
We often use time words that tell us when something happened,like, yesterday, last week, last year, ago.
Ana Laura Salgado.
hey!
ReplyDeleteyou can use "will" or "going to" to express plans and decisions in the future.
But "going to" express present intentions for the future. The actions may be distant or in the near future.
Ex. I'm never going to get married.
And we use "will" for a decision made at the moment of speaking.
Ex. I'll phone you later.
Carolina M.