Present simple
Past simple
Present perfect simple
Past simple vs past perfect
100

The Nike logo _________(appear) on all of its sports shoes.

The Nike logo appears on all of its sports shoes.

100

Google _________ (launch) Gmail in 2004.

Google launched Gmail in 2004.

100

Amazon _________(become) one of the world’s largest online stores.

Amazon has become one of the world’s largest online stores.

100

Tesla ________(launch) its first Roadster in 2008, and it _______(develop) many electric vehicles since then.

Tesla launched its first Roadster in 2008, and it has developed many electric vehicles since then.

200

McDonald’s _______ burgers and fries in more than 100 countries.

(gives out/serves)

McDonald’s serves burgers and fries in more than 100 countries.

200

Coca-Cola _______ its logo several times during the twentieth century.

(created/changed) 

Coca-Cola changed its logo several times during the twentieth century.

200

Starbucks ________(open) thousands of cafés around the world.

Starbucks has opened thousands of cafés around the world.

200

Burger King ______(change) its logo last year, but it ______(keep) its famous slogan for decades.

Burger King changed its logo last year, but it has kept its famous slogan for decades.

300

Apple _________ smartphones, laptops, and streaming services worldwide.

(sells/buys) 

Apple sells smartphones, laptops, and streaming services worldwide.

300

Netflix _______(start) as a DVD rental company before it _______(become) a streaming service.

Netflix started as a DVD rental company before it became a streaming service.

300

Many companies ________(use) social media to promote their products and services.

Many companies have used social media to promote their products and services.

300

The company _____(open) a new office in Brazil in 2022, and it _______(expand) its services across South America ever since.

The company opened a new office in Brazil in 2022, and it has expanded its services across South America ever since.

400

The slogan “Just Do It” ___________ customers to buy Nike products.

(inspires/encourages) 

The slogan “Just Do It” encourages customers to buy Nike products.

400

Samsung _________ its first Galaxy smartphone series and quickly ________ millions of customers.

(attracted - introduced)

Samsung introduced its first Galaxy smartphone series and quickly attracted millions of customers.

400

Adidas has written/ has designed several famous logos for international sports campaigns.

Adidas has designed several famous logos for international sports campaigns.

400

Apple released/launched the first iPhone in 2007, and it has sold/has succeeded billions of smartphones worldwide.

Apple released the first iPhone in 2007, and it has sold billions of smartphones worldwide.

500

Many international companies _______ in online advertising because consumers _______ digital services.

(prefer - invest)

Many international companies invest in online advertising because consumers prefer digital services

500

After the company ______(create) a new slogan, sales _______(decreased/increased) dramatically in several international markets.

After the company created a new slogan, sales increased dramatically in several international markets.

500

Since the company launched its new app, customers has bought/ have ordered products more quickly and efficiently.

Since the company launched its new app, customers have ordered products more quickly and efficiently.

500

After Netflix bought/introduced online streaming in the past, it has built/ transformed the entertainment business completely.

After Netflix introduced online streaming in the past, it has transformed the entertainment business completely.