Introduction
There are some differences between the Present Perfect Tense and the Simple Past Tense.
Has the time period finished?
| Rule | Example | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| The present perfect is used when the time period has NOT finished. | I have seen three movies this week. | (This week has not finished yet.) |
| The simple past is used when the time period HAS finished. | I saw three movies last week. | (Last week has finished.) |
