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Present Perfect vs. Past Simple — Exercise 1

Put in the verbs in the correct form, Present Perfect or Past Simple.
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We
this family for many years. (know)
We have known this family for many years.
  1. 1.
    We
    to the restaurant last night. (go)
  2. 2.
    I
    there for ages. (not / be)
  3. 3.
    Hector
    his last summer holiday in the country. (spend)
  4. 4.
    James
    all the rules by heart. (learn)
  5. 5.
    Charlotte
    yet. (not / arrive)
  6. 6.
    I
    a lot of money last month. (earn)
  7. 7.
    The people
    the latest decisions of their authorities. (not / like)
  8. 8.
    you ever
    this food? (try)
  9. 9.
    The kids
    their grandparents last Sunday. (visit)
  10. 10.
    you
    the birds in the garden yesterday? (feed)
  11. 11.
    We
    this man near our house this morning. (see)
  12. 12.
    I
    at home last weekend. (not / stay)
  13. 13.
    You
    me about it already. (tell)
  14. 14.
    I
    over 7 books this month. (read)
  15. 15.
    We
    that problem many weeks ago. (discuss)
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