Question

Some of these sentences are correct, and some have a word which should not be there. If the sentence is correct, put a tick (V ). If it is incorrect, cross the unnecessary have or has out of the sentence and write it in the space.

e.g. Susan has lost her keys. She can't find them anywhere.

Christopher has hurt his hand, but it's OK now. has


The directors have arrived half an hour ago, but they didn't stay long. ____

It's raining, and Peter has left his umbrella behind, look. ____

It's a long time since your friends have last visited us. ____

None of you have called me for weeks. Aren't we friends any more? ____

We can play tennis now. The others have finished. ____

The company has bought some land, but then it sold it. ____

The computer isn't on now. Someone has turned it off. ____

Tessa has posted the parcel. It's on its way to you. ____

Several bombs have gone off in the city centre. It has happened an hour ago. ____

Simon has left. He and Oliver have left after lunch. ____

Answer 1

The directors have arrived half an hour ago, but they didn't stay long. __ have
It's raining, and Peter has left his umbrella behind, look. __V__
It's a long time since your friends have last visited us. __ have __
None of you have called me for weeks. Aren't we friends any more? _V___
We can play tennis now. The others have finished. __V__
The company has bought some land, but then it sold it. __ has __
The computer isn't on now. Someone has turned it off. __ V__
Tessa has posted the parcel. It's on its way to you. __V__
Several bombs have gone off in the city centre. It has happened an hour ago. __ has __
Simon has left. He and Oliver have left after lunch. __ have __