Question

Fill in the blanks using the verbs in parentheses in the Present Perfect Simple or Continuous.


When we want to talk about actions or situations which started in the past and have continued up to the present, we often use perfect tenses. The Present Perfect Continuous is used for more temporary actions and situations. It emphasizes the continuation of the activity. The Present Perfect Simple is used for more permanent actions and situations. It is often used to express the idea of completion: to say that an action has just been finished, or to talk about its results. We can't use the Present Perfect Continuous with stative verbs.

Carmen: Is Jim still watching television?
Maria: Yes, he _________(watch) TV all evening.


Daniel: Do you see Sally very often?
Robert: No, I ___________(not see) her for 3 months.


Peter: Ann is in hospital, isn't she?
Megan: Yes, she ___________(be) in hospital since Monday.

Monica: Is Maggie married?
Rossana: Yes, she _____________(be) married for four years.


Marcos: Are you waiting for me?
Chris: Yes, I ______________(wait) for the last half hour.


Alana: Do you still play tennis?
Gus: No, I _________(not play) tennis for years.


Fred: You know Linda, don't you?
Julia: Yes, we __________(know) each other for ages.

Answer 1

Resposta:

Explicação:

Carmen: Is Jim still watching television?

Maria: Yes, he has been watching (watch) TV all evening.

Daniel: Do you see Sally very often?

Robert: No, I haven't seen (not see) her for 3 months.

Peter: Ann is in hospital, isn't she?

Megan: Yes, she has been (be) in hospital since Monday.

Monica: Is Maggie married?

Rossana: Yes, she has been (be) married for four years.

Marcos: Are you waiting for me?

Chris: Yes, I have been waiting (wait) for the last half hour.

Alana: Do you still play tennis?

Gus: No, I haven't played (not play) tennis for years.

Fred: You know Linda, don't you?

Julia: Yes, we have known (know) each other for ages.