Usage Examples Present Perfect vs Past Simple

• Did we take this bus last time? -
• Mary has not started her essay yet. -
• My grandmother read this newspaper yesterday. -
• Did your mother go to a doctor on Tuesday? -
• We have just got back from our holidays. -
• Who did you meet at the party yesterday? -
• You've spilt the water and now the floor is wet. -
• I went to Spain last year to study Spanish. -
• Who is the smartest person you have ever met? -
• I have already finished my project. -
• John liked my new book. -
• Has James just left? -
• When did Alice move to Portland? -
• My sister was born in Italy. -
• Has your mother done the shopping already? -
• Did you have a pet when you were a child? -
• I've known Sarah for five years. -
• The teacher hasn't seen you this week. -
• Why did Anna go to Manchester two weeks ago? -
• Jack has seen this film before. -