Usage Examples Present Perfect vs Past Simple

• Who is the smartest person you have ever met? -
• I had pancakes for breakfast. -
• Has your mother done the shopping already? -
• Emily didn't see you yesterday. -
• Has James just left? -
• Why did Anna go to Manchester two weeks ago? -
• Mary has not started her essay yet. -
• It hasn't rained a lot this year. -
• Who did you meet at the party yesterday? -
• The teacher hasn't seen you this week. -
• Have you ever met a celebrity? -
• I didn't go to the university last week. -
• My grandfather did not work at a bank. -
• Laura has never been abroad. -
• I stayed home last night. -
• My dad broke his leg last month. -
• My grandmother read this newspaper yesterday. -
• My mum has lost her keys and cannot get into the house now! -
• I've known Sarah for five years. -
• Rosie didn't bake this cake, I did. -