What is the difference between the present perfect and past simple tenses?

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What is the difference between the present perfect and past simple tenses?

The present perfect tense is used to talk about an action or event that started in the past and has a connection to the present. It is formed by using the auxiliary verb "have" or "has" followed by the past participle of the main verb. On the other hand, the past simple tense is used to talk about a completed action or event in the past with no connection to the present. It is formed by using the past form of the main verb.