Exercise 1

When Mr. Jones comes back home, he finds his son Tom sitting on the stairs in front of their house.
Complete their conversation.

Tom: Where ..................................... so long, Dad? (be)

Dad: I ....................................... late today. (work) What's the matter?
Tom: I ...................................... my keys, I'm afraid. (lose)
Dad: Do you mean that? You ........................................... your keys since you were born. How
long ............. you .................. here? (lose, wait)
Tom: For two hours.
Dad: And what .............. you ............................ all that time? (do)
Tom: Nothing, really.
Dad: Are you sure that you .................................... the keys? (lose)
Tom: Yes, I am.
Dad: ............. you ......................... your bag? (try)
Tom: My bag? I don't think ... Oh no, my keys!
Dad: Oh, dear. You ............................................................. here all afternoon doing nothing and
you .......................................................... into your bag! (sit, not even look)

Exercise 2
Correct mistakes.
I've been driving every car in our family and I do not like any of them.

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We've run so long and I'm not tired yet.

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Take this picture. I've been painting it for you.

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Isn't it ready yet? How long are you making it?

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I only heard from her twice since she left.

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He has never been staying here as far as I know.

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He didn't call me since we had the argument.

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Is that Sue? We've tried to contact her since we arrived.

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I haven't talked to Jill yet. I haven't been seeing her very often lately.

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He is a good teacher. - How long is he teaching?

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You are still working! - Yes, I've picked strawberries all afternoon.

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They are quite busy. They've rebuilt their house for more than a year.

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Exercise 3

Correct mistakes.

He has waited for an hour and then he went away. ..................................................................

Here is your car. I just washed it. ..................................................................

Have you closed the window before you left? ..................................................................

Were you here before? - Yes, last year. ..................................................................

Did you order the magazine yet? ..................................................................

I never saw the film, but I'd like to see it. ..................................................................

He didn't finish the letter yet. ..................................................................

We've done nothing like this at that time. ..................................................................

It's quite complicated. Have you understood? ..................................................................

She always loved Spain. She is going there again in June. ..................................................................

Aren't you hungry? When have you eaten? ..................................................................

We missed the plane! What shall we do now? ..................................................................

Exercise 4

Choose the correct response.

1. Your house is finished. 7. Do you know James Stuart?

A How long you worked on it? A Yes, I have known him since 1997.
B How long did you work on it? B Yes, I knew him since 1997.
C How long have you worked on it? C Yes, I have known him from 1997.

2. We live in a village now. 8. Peter is back from London.

A But we lived in a big city for 5 years. A Did he bring me any postcards?
B But we have lived in a big city for 5 years. B Did he bring any postcards for me?
C But we lived in a big city lately. C Has he brought me any postcards?

3. Can I borrow your car? 9. Have you seen the headmaster?

A Did you ever drive a car? A Yes, I've seen him in his office.
B Did you drive a car yet? B Yes, I saw him in his office.
C Have you ever driven a car? C Yes, I have seen.

4. Where is Elizabeth? 10. Your sister speaks English very well.

A She went to school already. A She studied English since she was seven.
B She has already gone to school. B She has studied English since she was
C She already went to school. seven.
C She has studied English from the age of
5. I have had good lunch today. seven.
A Where had you the lunch?
B Where did you have the lunch? 11. Could I speak to Mr. Daly?
C Where have you had the lunch? A Hold on. He has just come.
B Hold on. He just came.
6. Do you think you can do it for me? C Hold on. He came just now.
A I'm sorry, I didn't understand.
B I'm sorry, I haven't understood. 12. Nice to meet you!
C I'm sorry, I didn't understood. A How long have you been here?
B How long you were here?
C How long were you here?