Present Perfect vs. Simple Past with just
English Grade 6 (Top Goal 3) · Unit 3: Interests · Lesson 3 · Term 1
Also known as: Present perfect vs simple past
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Lesson questions (14)
- I ____ returned from a trip this morning.
Answer: just - She has just ____ her homework.
Answer: finished - We ____ to the concert last night.
Answer: went - I ____ this magazine yesterday.
Answer: bought - He ____ already visited the pyramids.
Answer: has - "Just" means ____.
Answer: a very short time ago - They ____ the experiment two days ago.
Answer: did - Look! He has just ____ the prize.
Answer: won - Did you ____ chess yesterday?
Answer: play - I have ____ had lunch, so I'm not hungry.
Answer: just - We use the simple past with ____.
Answer: a finished time like "yesterday" - Choose the correct sentence.
Answer: I saw him last week. - She ____ the invitation an hour ago.
Answer: sent - The train has just ____.
Answer: left
About this lesson
“Present Perfect vs. Simple Past with just” is from English Grade 6 (Top Goal 3) (Unit 3: Interests) and has 14 questions with answers. Sample questions: “I ____ returned from a trip this morning.” and “She has just ____ her homework.”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: just · finished · went · bought · has · a very short time ago · did · won · play · a finished time like "yesterday"
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
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Questions about this lesson
What is the difference between the two tenses?
The Simple Past is for a specific time: I returned this morning. The Present Perfect is for an action connected to the present.
What does just mean?
It means a very short time ago: She has just finished her homework.
What is a common mistake?
Using the Present Perfect with a specific time such as yesterday.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in The Hunter, Complete the sentence, Match Up, Matching pairs and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.