Topic: SIMPLE PAST OR PRESENT PERFECT? 2

level: Intermediate

Choose which verb tense (simple past or present perfect) sounds more natural.

1. Jim ________ volleyball since he was 12, and he still plays at least twice a month.
a. has played
b. played

2. Peter ________ dancing every day last week.
a. has gone out
b. went out

3. Cathy ________ that movie last Monday.
a. saw
b. has seen

4. Melissa ________ in many cities, and she is currently working in Seattle.
a. has worked
b. worked

5. P1: We were on vacation in Madrid. P2: Is Madrid worth visiting? I ________ there.
a. wasn't
b. haven't been

6. We ________ her about the party yet.
a. haven't told
b. didn't tell

7. P1: Sam's car is filthy! P2: That's because he ________ it in three months.
a. hasn't washed
b. didn't wash

8. These aren't new shoes. ________ them for years.
a. I've had
b. I had

9. I ________ my dog two years ago.
a. adopted
b. have adopted

10. When we lived in San Diego, we ________ a lot of money for rent.
a. have paid
b. paid

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