Question

Complete the sentences with the present perfect simple or continuous form of the verbs in the box. Where both forms are possible, choose the present perfect continuous. do sit (not teach ( hate ) listen not) know (not read ) watch live study I I'm tired. I 2 They for their exams since five o'clock this morning, wait in boring meetings all day. 3 I'm glad you're here. We, for you all day. 4 I can't listen to jazz. I always. 5 He karate for nearly twenty years. it 6 You to me. You haven't heard what I said. 7 She's got a new job. She, economics at the university since June. 8 How long. you in the UK? When did you move here? 91 TV.I my book. 10 We each other for very long

Answer 1

1. I'm tired. I haven't been sitting in boring meetings all day.

2. They have been studying for their exams since five o'clock this morning.

3. I'm glad you're here. We have been waiting for you all day.

4. I can't listen to jazz. I always hate it.

5. He has been studying karate for nearly twenty years.

6. You haven't been listening to me. You haven't heard what I said.

7. She's got a new job. She has been teaching economics at the university since June.

8. How long have you been living in the UK? When did you move here?

9. I haven't been watching TV. I've been reading my book.

10. We have known each other for a very long time.