Sentence transformation: Change simple past into present perfect tense

Sentences are given in the simple past tense. Change them into the present perfect. In some cases, you will need to change or remove the time expression.

We make simple past tense with the second form of the verb. We make present perfect tense by putting has / have before the past participle form of the verb.

1. I finished the work yesterday.

2. I sent the payment yesterday.

3. I received his letter a week ago.

4. She hurt her leg.

5. There was an explosion near the castle.

6. I went to China, Japan and Korea.

7. She passed the test.

8. Janet applied for the job.

9. Martina won the championship beating her arch rival.

10. They planted some roses in the garden.

11. Peter decided to move to California.

12. They bought a new apartment in California.

13. They took the patient to hospital.

Answers

1. I have finished the work.

2. I have sent the payment.

3. I have received his letter. (We cannot use a past time expression with the present perfect tense.)

4. She has hurt her leg.

5. There has been an explosion near the castle.

6. I have gone to China, Japan and Korea.

7. She has passed the test.

8. Janet has applied for the job.

9. Martina has won the championship beating her arch rival.

10. They have planted some roses in the garden.

11. Peter has decided to move to California.

12. They have bought a new apartment in California.

13. They have taken the patient to hospital.