Name: R o g e l i o E r n e s t o D e l a C r u z R e i n o s o Date: 9 / 2 4 / 2 2

StartUp Level 7 Grammar Activities Unit 1, Lesson 1, Page 6

Present perfect vs. simple past

Complete the sentences. Write the correct form of the verbs. Use the present perfect or the simple past.

1. Tom Cruise Has been an actor since he been a young man. He has performed in many
movies. (be) (be) (perform)

2. Manny Has joined a new band last week. He Have played with three different groups since high
(join) (play)
school. He Has been a drummer for more than ten years.
(be)
3. Mr. and Mrs. Acosta have been together for many years. They got married in 1983, but
(be) (get)
They knew each other since 1977.
(know)
4. Andy and Sam meted to play tennis every Saturday morning since they have been
(meet) (be)
teenagers. Since they started playing together, both of them became excellent players.
(start) (become)

Complete the conversation. Use the simple past or the present perfect of the verbs.

Jim: to Hollywood?
1. (you / ever / be)
Sara: Yes. i been there twice.
(I / be)
Jim: When did you go? ?
3. (you / go)

Sara: The first time, with my family. only four years old. The second time
4. (I / go) 5. (I / be)
last year. all the fun touristy things. And Cameron
6. (be) 7. (I / do) 8. (I / see)
Diaz on Rodeo Drive. my favorite movie star. any of her movies?
9. (She / always / be) 10. (you / ever / see)

Jim: only a few of her movies, but I like her, too.

11. (I / see)

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