Present Perfect vs. the Simple Past
Directions: Change the words in parenthesis to either the present perfect or the simple past.
Topic: Career Day
Student: How long (you work) in the health profession?
Nursing Representative: Actually, I (recently change) careers. After high school, I (not know) what I (want) to do, so I (support) myself by waiting tables. My father (have) a hospice nurse live with us since he was diagnosed with cancer in 2008. I (become) acquainted with her and (learn) more about her profession. Since then, I (enroll) in classes towards my nursing degree, and I (not regret) a minute of it.