(C) Rewrite the following sentences in Simple Past or Present Perfect Tense. 1. They finished their homework a little while ago. 2. I wrote my first poem when I was just ten years old. 3. She visited her grandmother last month. 4. The baby broke the glass. 5. He has not played tennis for the last two months. 6. I did not like chocolates as a young child.
Answer (1)
To rewrite the given sentences in Simple Past or Present Perfect Tense, we need to understand the use of both tenses.
The Simple Past Tense is used to describe actions that happened and were completed in the past. The action has no relation to the present. Words often used with the simple past tense include 'yesterday,' 'last week,' 'a year ago,' etc.
The Present Perfect Tense , on the other hand, describes actions that occurred at an unspecified time before now or began in the past and continue into the present. It often uses words like 'already,' 'just,' 'yet,' 'ever,' 'never,' etc. This tense connects the past to the present.
Let’s rewrite each sentence accordingly:
Original Sentence : They finished their homework a little while ago.
Simple Past Tense : They finished their homework a little while ago.
Present Perfect Tense : They have finished their homework.
Original Sentence : I wrote my first poem when I was just ten years old.
Simple Past Tense : I wrote my first poem when I was just ten years old.
Present Perfect Tense : I have written my first poem. (Note: The specific time is not mentioned here, which is typical for Present Perfect)
Original Sentence : She visited her grandmother last month.
Simple Past Tense : She visited her grandmother last month.
Present Perfect Tense : She has visited her grandmother.
Original Sentence : The baby broke the glass.
Simple Past Tense : The baby broke the glass.
Present Perfect Tense : The baby has broken the glass.
Original Sentence : He has not played tennis for the last two months.
Simple Past Tense : He did not play tennis for the last two months.
Present Perfect Tense : He has not played tennis for the last two months. (This sentence is already in Present Perfect Tense)
Original Sentence : I did not like chocolates as a young child.
Simple Past Tense : I did not like chocolates as a young child.
Present Perfect Tense : I have not liked chocolates since I was a young child. (Note: This connects past to present, making it present perfect)
Each provided answer adapts the original sentences to fit the respective tense, keeping in mind the context and particular time expressions involved.
