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.
1It ............... continuously since morning.
Wrong!
The phrase "has been raining" shows an action that started in the past and is still continuing.
2We have visited them twice, but they ............... us yet.
Wrong!
The phrase "have not visited" is the correct negative present perfect form with "yet."
3I ............... him in a long time.
Wrong!
The phrase "have not met" is used with "in a long time" to describe a period continuing up to now.
4The children are hungry. They ............... in the garden for hours.
Wrong!
The phrase "have been playing" connects a continuing past activity with the present result.
5We ............... each other since our school days.
Wrong!
The phrase "have known" is correct because "know" is a state verb used with "since" for a continuing situation.
6............... the job yet?
Wrong!
The phrase "Have you completed" forms a present perfect question about a finished action relevant now; "yet" signals the present perfect.
7Her health ............... considerably.
Wrong!
The phrase "has improved" is correct because the singular subject "health" takes "has" in the present perfect.
8He ............... a permit.
Wrong!
The phrase "has obtained" is correct because the singular subject "He" takes "has" in the present perfect.
9Those who ............... their work can go home.
Wrong!
The phrase "have finished" is correct because "those who" refers to plural people with completed work.
10This is the fifth time you ............... that question.
Wrong!
The phrase "have asked" is used after "This is the fifth time" to count repetitions up to now.
Answers
- It has been raining continuously since morning.
- We have visited them twice, but they have not visited us yet.
- I have not met him in a long time.
- The children are hungry. They have been playing in the garden for hours.
- We have known each other since our school days.
- Have you completed the job yet?
- Her health has improved considerably.
- He has obtained a permit.
- Those who have finished their work can go home.
- This is the fifth time you have asked that question.