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Group A 1 Have you been waiting: We use the present perfect

continuous for actions that started in the past and are
Vocabulary continuing in the present.

Exercise 1 2 did you score: We use the past simple for completed
1 scruffy: Scruffy clothes are not smart. actions in the past.

2 skinny: Someone who is skinny is very thin.
3 generous: Someone who is generous is willing to give or
spend money.
4 modest: Someone who is modest does not talk about
their own achievements in a proud way.
5 devastated: If you are devastated, you are extremely
upset.
3 don’t like: Like is a state verb so we don’t use it in
continuous tenses.
4 had forgotten: We use the past perfect for actions that
happened earlier in the past.
5 was playing: We use the past continuous for an action
that was in progress in the past.
6 am/’m doing: Do is a dynamic verb so we use it in the
present continuous.

7 have/’ve known: Know is a state verb so we use the

Exercise 2 present perfect simple, not the present perfect
continuous.
1 in: Someone who is in their thirties is between 30 and 39
years old. 8 playing: We use the -ing form after the phrase waste
time.
2 out: If you fall out with someone, you have an argument
with them. 9 have you visited: We use the present perfect simple to
talk about how many times something has happened.
3 set: If you set a new record, you achieve it for the first
time. 10 to eat: We use to + infinitive after the phrase can’t
afford.
4 had: If you have a fall, you fall.

5 lost: If you lose touch with someone, you stop having

contact with them. Exercise 5
1 I might come to the party with you.: We use the infinitive
without to after modal verbs.
Exercise 3
2 Do you fancy coming round to my house later?: We use
1 tried: If you try on a piece of clothing, you put it on to see
the -ing form after the verb fancy.
if it fits you and looks nice.
3 correct: We use to + infinitive after the verb try.
2 suit: If a piece of clothing suits you, it looks nice on you.
4 What are you wearing today?: Wear is a dynamic verb,
3 fit: If a piece of clothing fits you, it is the right size for you.
so we use it in the present continuous.
4 race: A race is a competition in which people try to run
5 How long have you been living here?: We use the
faster than each other.
present perfect continuous to talk about actions that
5 overtook: If you overtake someone, you go past them in started in the past and continue in the present.
a race.

Use of English
Grammar Exercise 6
Exercise 4 1 C: If you hang out with someone, you spend time
relaxing with them.

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2 A: A pitch is an area of grass where you can play football
or rugby.
3 A: You can say that someone is medium height if they
are not very tall or very short.
4 B: You can pass the ball to someone in a game such as
football or hockey if you move it towards them.
5 D: If you lose a game, you do not win it.
Exercise 7
1 has: We use the present perfect continuous for actions
that started in the past and are continuing in the present.
2 to: We use to + infinitive after the verb hope.
3 him: You can say that you help someone to do
something.
4 for: If someone is there for you, they are willing to help
and support you.
5 as: If something looks as if it will happen, it looks likely
that it will happen.
Exercise 8
1 disabled : Someone who is disabled is not able to use a
part of their body properly.
2 attractive: Someone who is attractive looks nice.
3 caring: Someone who is caring cares about other people.
4 reliable: If someone is reliable, you can rely on them.
5 tolerant: Someone who is tolerant is patient and can
tolerate others.
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Exercise 9
1 been working there since: We use the present perfect
continuous for an action that started in the past and is
continuing in the present. We use since with a point in
time.
2 had already started: We use the past perfect for an
action that happened earlier in the past.
3 don’t fancy going to: If you don’t fancy doing something,
you don’t want to do it.
4 am/’m thinking of going: Think is a dynamic verb when it
means to have something as an intention.
5 can’t make me help: We use the infinitive without to after
make, when it means to force someone to do
something.
Group B
Vocabulary
Exercise 1
1 overweight: Someone who is overweight is too heavy.
2 curly: Curly hair has curves in it, and is not straight.
3 extreme: Extreme sports involve a lot of speed and
danger.
4 spectators: Spectators are people who are watching a
sports event.
5 freckles: Freckles are small brown marks that some
people have on their skin, especially on their face.
Exercise 2
1 middle-: Someone who is middle-aged is around 50
years old.
2 on: If you try on a piece of clothing, you put it on to see if
it fits you and looks nice.
3 in: If you have a lot in common with someone, you share
a lot of interests with them.
4 after: If you chase after someone, you follow them in
order to catch them.
5 for: If you qualify for a game or competition, you do well
and so are able to take part in it.
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3 Elsie has been playing hockey since she was seven.: We

use the present perfect continuous to talk about actions
Exercise 3 that started in the past and continue in the present.
1 takes: If you take after someone in your family, you look
or behave like them. 4 correct: We use to + infinitive after the verb warn.

2 keep: If you keep fit, you stay strong and healthy. 5 I can’t imagine living in another country.: We use the -ing
form after the verb imagine.
3 join: If you join a club, you become a member of it.

4 fulfil: If you fulfil an ambition, you achieve it.

5 hurt: If you hurt yourself, you cause an injury to yourself. Use of English
Exercise 6
Grammar 1 B: If you lose touch with someone, you no longer have
contact with them.
Exercise 4
2 A: You can say that you have a good relationship with
1 is playing: Play is a dynamic verb so we use it in the
someone if you get on well with them.
present continuous.
3 B: You play golf on a golf course.
2 love: Love is a state verb so we don’t use it in continuous
tenses.
4 D: You hit the ball with a golf club when you play golf.
3 was playing: We use the past continuous for an action
5 A: If you take part in an activity, you join it and do it with
that was in progress in the past.
other people.
4 have/’ve met: We use the present perfect simple to talk
about how many times something has happened.
Exercise 7
5 haven’t been studying: We use the present perfect
continuous for actions that started in the past and are 1 been: We use the present perfect continuous for actions
continuing in the present. that started in the past and are continuing in the present.

6 have you known: Know is a state verb so we don’t use it 2 like: If you look like a person, you look similar to them.
in continuous tenses.
3 up: You can say that you make up your mind to do
7 feeling: We use the -ing form after the phrase can’t help. something.

8 didn’t see: We use the past simple for completed actions 4 let: If you let someone do something, you allow them to
in the past. do it.

9 had started: We use the past perfect for actions that 5 to: If you manage to do something, you are successful in
happened earlier in the past. doing it.

10 to do: We use to + infinitive after the verb encourage. Exercise 8

1 disability: Someone who has a disability is unable to use
a part of their body properly.
Exercise 5
2 realistic: Someone who is realistic is aware of what is
1 You shouldn’t eat so many chips! They aren’t good for really possible.
you.: We use the infinitive without to after modal verbs.
3 childish: Someone who is childish behaves in a silly way,
2 That’s not true! I don’t believe you!: Believe is a state like a young child.
verb, so we don’t use it in the present continuous.
4 socialise: If you socialise with people, you spend time
with them outside work or school.

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5 inspiration: If someone is an inspiration, they inspire you.

Exercise 9
1 can’t stand waiting: If you can’t stand doing something,
you hate doing it.

2 allow me to go out: We use to + the infinitive after allow.

3 had left the party when: We use the past perfect for an
action that happened earlier in the past.

4 have/’ve been studying French for: We use the present

perfect continuous for an action that started in the past
and is continuing in the present. We use since with a
point in time.

5 can buy food: We use the infinitive without to after modal

verbs.

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