Present perfect vs past simple

finished
finish

has finished

He … his homework.

have finished

PRESENT PERFECT – no time reference

gone
go

went

We … to a concert last week.

have gone

PAST SIMPLE – signal

has seen
have seen

saw

I … Linda at the cinema yesterday.

seen

PAST SIMPLE –

has … eat
has … eats

has … eaten

She … already … breakfast.

has leave
has left

left

Bob … five minutes ago.

leave

PAST SIMPLE – signal word

Did / arrived
Did / arrive

Have / arrived

… Mike and Sam… from

were
have was

have been

I … on holidays since Friday .

was

PRESENT PERFECT –

have … spoken
speak

has … spoken

My teacher … just … with my

hasn’t get up
haven’t get up

didn’t get up

He … early this morning.

didn’t

has … bought
have … bought

did … buy

When … she … a

Has … had
Did … have

Have … had

… you ever … a