Susan went bungee jumping on her last vacation.

Language ExpansionPresent perfect vs. simple past

Susan went bungee jumping.

(Susan went bungee jumping one time.)

The simple past is used to talk about single events or past actions that happen at a specific time.The simple past is used to talk about single events or past actions that happen at a specific time.

Susan has gone bungee jumping.

Note: This sentence does not tell us when Susan went bungee jumping. It also does not tell us how many times she went bungee jumping.

Susan has gone bungee jumping last summer. x

Language ExpansionPresent perfect vs. simple past

The present perfect is not used to talk about specific experiences.The present perfect is not used to talk about specific experiences.

The present perfect is used to talk about general experiences.The present perfect is used to talk about general experiences.

Quick Check

1. I __________ in an airplane many times. (fly)

2. ____ your best friend ever _____ to the US? (be)

3. Junko ____ an important award two years ago. (win)

4. _____ you _____ your homework last night? (do)

have flown

Has been

won

Did do

Complete the sentences and questions with the present perfect or the simple past form of the verb in parentheses ( ).Complete the sentences and questions with the present perfect or the simple past form of the verb in parentheses ( ).