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Present Perfect - Simple Vs Continuous. Practice
Present Perfect - Simple Vs Continuous. Practice
I. Using the words in parentheses, complete the sentences and questions below
with the appropriate tense: present perfect simple or continuous.
Note: In some cases, both options may be correct. If so, use the continuous form to practice.
9. ________________________ (I / read) the book you lent me, so you can have it back now.
10. _______________________ (James / write) a lot of books, but only three of them have been
published.
11. _______________________ (Tom and Mary / live) in California since they were kids.
12. ________________________ (My roommates / drink) a lot today, but they aren't drunk yet.
13. Can't you ever be punctual? __________________________ (I / wait) here for one hour.
14. I don't know how many times ___________________________ (Nicky / be) to Boston.
16. Will says that ____________________________ (he and Kelly / play) chess together before.
17. _______________________________ (My father / do) this job for twenty years.
19. You look really great! ____________________________ (you / work out) lately?
II. For each situation, ask a question using the words in parentheses.
Use the correct tense: present perfect simple or continuous.
2. You’ve just arrived to meet a friend. She’s waiting for you. → (wait / long)
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3. You see somebody fishing by the river. → (catch / any fish / yet)
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4. Some friends of yours are having a party next week. → (How many people / invite)
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7. Your best friend is saving money to go on vacation. → (How much money / save / so far)
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