Present perfect vs past simple Exercises: 12 Questions with Answers

Question 1

Choose the correct sentence.

Accepted Answer

I visited Lagos two years ago.

Answer

I have visited Lagos two years ago.

Answer

I visit Lagos two years ago.

Question 2

“___ Nigeria?” “Yes, twice. I ___ there for work in 2019 and 2022.”

Accepted Answer

Have you ever visited / went

Answer

Did you ever visit / have gone

Answer

Have you ever visited / have been

Question 3

An IELTS Task 1 chart covers 1990 to 2010 only. Which sentence is correct?

Accepted Answer

Car ownership doubled between 1990 and 2010.

Answer

Car ownership has doubled between 1990 and 2010.

Answer

Car ownership has been doubling between 1990 and 2010.

Present perfect vs past simple exercises