Question

The __________ is used for an event that has been completed before the present moment in time.

Answer 1

The simple past is what is used in English for an event that has been completed before the present moment in time.

Answer 2

Simple past. The simple past refers to ab event that has already been completed and is no longer continuing. For example. I buy some food. vs I bought food already. The food has already been bought and the action has ceased.