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Present Perfect vs. Present Perfect Continuous Tense

May 31, 2022 - pdf

Fill in the blanks with a present perfect or present perfect continuous tense.

1. She ……………………………….. six books.

Correct! Wrong!

The present perfect focuses on the idea of completion.

2. ‘Where is James?’ ‘He ………………………….. to Mexico.’

Correct! Wrong!

The present perfect focuses on the idea of completion.

3. I ......................................... chopping the vegetables.

Correct! Wrong!

4. The chief guest ………………………………… yet.

Correct! Wrong!

5. The two ……………………………. together for ten years now.

Correct! Wrong!

Both the present perfect and the present perfect continuous can be used to express ideas like this.

6. I ……………………………. the invite.

Correct! Wrong!

7. She ...................................... with her parents ever since she lost her job.

Correct! Wrong!

8. At last, I ………………………………. peace and happiness.

Correct! Wrong!

9. She …………………………… the first prize.

Correct! Wrong!

10. He still ………………………………… a good job.

Correct! Wrong!

11. 'You look tired.' 'Yes, I ..........................................'

Correct! Wrong!

The present perfect continuous focuses on the idea of continuity.

12. I …………………………………. any help from them..

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

  1. She has published six books.
  2. ‘Where is James?’ ‘He has gone to Mexico.’
  3. I have finished chopping the vegetables.
  4. The chief guest has not arrived yet.
  5. The two have been living together for ten years now.
  6. I have received the invite.
  7. She has been staying with her parents ever since she lost her job.
  8. At last, I have found peace and happiness.
  9. She has won the first prize.
  10. He still hasn’t got a good job.
  11. ‘You look tired.’ ‘Yes, I have been running.’
  12. I have never received any help from them.
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