Usage Examples Present Perfect vs Past Simple

• We have just got back from our holidays. -
• Mary has not started her essay yet. -
• My brother has been to Mexico three times. -
• My grandmother read this newspaper yesterday. -
• They haven't lived here for years. -
• Laura has never been abroad. -
• What did your husband do last month? -
• My dad broke his leg last month. -
• Has James just left? -
• I haven't bought a new computer yet. -
• You've spilt the water and now the floor is wet. -
• Have you ever been to Ukraine? -
• I went to Spain last year to study Spanish. -
• Where have you travelled lately? -
• Who is the smartest person you have ever met? -
• My mum has lost her keys and cannot get into the house now! -
• My brother didn't play hockey at school. -
• Has your mother done the shopping already? -
• Why did Anna go to Manchester two weeks ago? -
• Have you ever met a celebrity? -