Usage Examples Present Perfect vs Past Simple

• I had pancakes for breakfast. -
• What interesting foods have you eaten in your life? -
• Why did Anna go to Manchester two weeks ago? -
• Anna has met me today. -
• When did Alice move to Portland? -
• My brother has been to Mexico three times. -
• Who did you meet at the party yesterday? -
• I didn't go to the university last week. -
• Who is the smartest person you have ever met? -
• My brother didn't play hockey at school. -
• Mary has not started her essay yet. -
• Where did you work five years ago? -
• They haven't lived here for years. -
• Laura has never been abroad. -
• My grandmother read this newspaper yesterday. -
• The teacher hasn't seen you this week. -
• Did they go to the university with you? -
• Has Anna passed this exam already? -
• Has your mother done the shopping already? -
• I didn't do it on my own. -