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The present perfect and present perfect continuous tense exercise

October 13, 2014 - pdf

Complete the following sentences using a present perfect or present perfect continuous tense.

Tip

The present perfect tense is used to denote completion. The present perfect continuous tense is used to show continuity.

1. It ……………………… continuously since morning.

Correct! Wrong!

2. We …………………… them twice, but they ………………… us yet.

Correct! Wrong!

3. I ………………… him in a long time.

Correct! Wrong!

4. The children are hungry. They ………………….. in the garden for hours.

Correct! Wrong!

5. We ………………… each other since our school days.

Correct! Wrong!

6. ………………….. you ……………….. the job?

Correct! Wrong!

7. Her health ……………………… considerably.

Correct! Wrong!

8. He ………………….. a permit.

Correct! Wrong!

9. Those who ………………….. their work can go home.

Correct! Wrong!

10. This is the fifth time you …………………. that question.

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

1. It has been raining continuously since morning.

2. We have visited them twice, but they have not visited us yet.

3. I have not met him in a long time.

4. The children are hungry. They have been playing in the garden for hours.

5. We have known each other since our school days.

6. Have you completed the job?

7. Her health has improved considerably.

8. He has obtained a permit.

9. Those who have finished their work can go home.

10. This is the fifth time you have asked that question.

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