Present Perfect vs Past Simple — The Fastest Man in Football
Grammar: Present perfect and past simple
Free ESL grammar exercise on present perfect vs past simple themed around the fastest man in football. Printable worksheet from classplan.ai.
What's on this worksheet
A Level 3 (intermediate) ESL grammar exercise on sport, practising present perfect and past simple. The worksheet has a short reading excerpt, a grammar reference and graded practice items.
From the reading
In the summer of 2024, Kylian Mbappé signed for Real Madrid. The deal was free — PSG's contract had ended. Since joining, he has scored regularly and has worn the number 9 shirt. Critics have asked whether he has truly reached the level of his predecessors.
Grammar
- Present perfect — form
- Use have/has + past participle for experiences or news with present relevance. He has scored ten goals this season.
- Past simple — form
- Use the past simple for completed events at a specific time. He signed for Real Madrid in 2024.
Sample items
- Mbappé ______ (grow) up in Bondy, a suburb north of Paris.
- He ______ (make) his professional debut at just 16.
- Since joining Real Madrid, he ______ (score) regularly.
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