Usage Examples Present Perfect vs Past Simple

• I had pancakes for breakfast. -
• Has James just left? -
• Mary has not started her essay yet. -
• Rosie didn't bake this cake, I did. -
• My dad broke his leg last month. -
• Did you have a pet when you were a child? -
• My brother has been to Mexico three times. -
• I have already finished my project. -
• Did we take this bus last time? -
• Jack has seen this film before. -
• Anna has met me today. -
• My sister was born in Italy. -
• Has your mother done the shopping already? -
• You've spilt the water and now the floor is wet. -
• Did they go to the university with you? -
• Laura has never been abroad. -
• Has Anna passed this exam already? -
• My grandmother read this newspaper yesterday. -
• It hasn't rained a lot this year. -
• Why did Anna go to Manchester two weeks ago? -