The perfect guide to understand difference between Simple Past Tense vs. Present Perfect Tense.
I- Simple Present tense has some connection with the Simple Past, or we can say that it has some effect in the present.
How? Let’s understand with simple examples:
1. I ate two chocolates (Simple Past)
Here, the action is completed.
• Present result- The chocolates are finished.
I have eaten two chocolates (Present Perfect tense)
Here, the past action has a connection with the present.
• Present result- I don’t need more.
2. My brother played the piano at an event. (Simple Past)
Here, the action is completed.
• Present result- The event is over.
My brother has played the piano at an event.
Here, the action has a connection with the present.
• Present result- My brother can play the piano again if he gets the chance. Or he is ready to accept another project.
So, these two sentences explain the present effect of the past.
II- There are two types of Present Perfect tense sentences.
Action finished and Action unfinished. In both cases, they have an effect in the present.
Examples
1. I have played cricket at the Nehru Stadium.
If you notice, I finished playing cricket. (The action is completed)
Present effect – I have experience that can help me get better exposure.
2. I have taught as a teacher in Mumbai all my life.
If you notice, I still teach as a teacher. (The action is not completed, it started in the past and it continues up to the present)
Present effect – I continue to teach throughout my life.
III- Self exercise
Write the following sentences in English using the Present Perfect Tense
1. सुबह से मैंने बहुत सारा काम कर लिया है। मैंने अपना कमरा साफ कर लिया है, नाश्ता बना लिया है। घर के बाकी काम निपटा लिए हैं और अब मैं आराम कर रही हूँ।
2. रवि ने इस साल कई नई किताबें पढ़ी हैं। उसने तीन महीने में कम से कम तीन किताबें पढ़ने का अभ्यास किया है। इस महीने उसने कुछ प्रेरक वक्ता किताबें पढ़ी हैं। उसने बताया कि इन किताबों ने उसे बहुत कुछ सिखाया है।