past simple or present perfect?
can anyone give some advice on when to use the past simple or the present perfect?
it is rather confusing for me.
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Past simple means some action that took place in the past, but isn't taking place now.
"I went to China" = I went to China in the past, but I am not going there now.
Present Perfect Continous is some action that took place in the past and is happening now.
"I have been working at the factory."
Present Perfect Simple refers to some action that took place in the past and has meaning for the present.
"I have worked at the factory for three years."
Confusing - isn't it?
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