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When do I use "present perfect" instead of "past simple"?

Test User · 9/26/2026, 5:11:13 AM

I keep mixing these up. Example: "I have seen that film" vs "I saw that film". Any rule of thumb?

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  • Test User · 9/26/2026, 5:11:13 AM

    Use past simple when you name a finished time ("yesterday", "in 2019").