Question

Put the verbs in brackets into the present perfect simple or present perfect continuous.

1. A: Where's Peter?

B: He ……………….. (just/leave) for work.

2. A: Why are you tired?

B: I ………………. (play) football.

3. A: Is Paul studying in his room?

B: Yes, he ………………. (study) since 4:00.

4. A: How is Jim?

B: I don't know. I ……………….. (not/speak) to him since Monday.

5. A: Let's go out to eat tonight.

B: How about tomorrow night? I ……………….. (already/cook) dinner.

6. A: I'm going to the cinema.

B: Again! You ………………. (see) three films this week!

7. A: Has Diana lost weight?

B: Yes, she ………………. (exercise) for 6 months.

8. A: Does Tom work at MLT Limited?

B: Yes, he ……………….. (work) at that company for ten years.

9. A: Do John and Andy live in Spain?

B: Yes, they ……………….. (live) in Spain since 1987.

10. A: Have you finished the book that I lent you?

B: No, I ………………… (finish) it yet.

Answer 1

1. has just left
2. have been playing
3. has been studying
4. haven't spoken
5. have already cooked
6. have seen
7. has been exercising
8. has been working
9. have been living
10. haven't finished

Answer 2

present perfect simple or present perfect continuous. 1. A: Where's Peter?
B: He has (just left) for work.
2. A: Why are you tired?
B: I have been (playing) football.
3. A: Is Paul studying in his room?
B: Yes, he has been (studying) since 4:00.
4. A: How is Jim?
B: I don't know. I have (not spoken) to him since Monday.
5. A: Let's go out to eat tonight.
B: How about tomorrow night? I have (already cooked) dinner.
6. A: I'm going to the cinema.
B: Again! You have (seen) three films this week!
7. A: Has Diana lost weight?
B: Yes, she has been (exercising) for 6 months.
8. A: Does Tom work at MLT Limited?
B: Yes, he has been (working) at that company for ten years.
9. A: Do John and Andy live in Spain?
B: Yes, they have been (living) in Spain since 1987.
10. A: Have you finished the book that I lent you?
B: No, I haven't (finished) it yet.