Communicating » 2A Interacting

LSicco - Grammar Exercises
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Ex.4 p.51

Sue: Have you heard the news? Ian and Monica have decided to get married.

Mike: No way! Did he tell his parents yet?

Sue: Yes, he has told them last night.

Mike: When did they meet?

Sue: They met last year.

Mike: Did she finish the college?

Sue: No, she hasn’t finished yet.

Ex.6 p.51

1 A. Have you heard from Ben yet?

  B. Yes, I’ve just talked to him. He phoned a minute ago.

2 A. When are you going to tidy your room?

  B. Mum, I’ve already done it. I did it an hour ago!

3 A. Can I use the computer, Joe? I’ve just remembered – I have to send an email!

  B. Hang on. I haven’t finished checking my emails yet. I need five more minutes.

4 A. Oh, no! I haven’t done my homework yet!

  B. Well, it’s only 7 p.m. You can do it now.

  A. But my favourite TV programme has just started…

Ex.7 p.51

A Have you ever met anyone famous?

B No, I haven’t. I’ve never met anyone famous.

A Have you ever done a blind date?

B No, I haven’t. I don’t like the blind date.

A Have you ever seen your favourite band in a concert?

B No, I haven’t. I haven’t a favourite band.

Ex. 10 p. 53

1 They’ve know each other for 56 years.

2 They’ve lived in Stretford since the wedding.

3 They’ve lived in their for twenty years, since 1991.

4 No, They haven’t. They’ve had a few little arguments.

Ex.11 p.53

1 Ian is your boyfriend.

2 Pat still lives here.

3 Karen is still married.

4 Jane is on holiday now.

Ex.12 p.53

1 Joe has been in this room since 9 o’clock.

2 Have you lived here for two years?

3 Our teacher has worked here since 2001.

4 From how much time have you studied English?

5 We’ve know the Smiths for ten years.

6 Norm and Jean have been in love for a long time.

Ex.13 p.53

He has got up since 7 o’clock.

She hasn’t received a text message for ten minutes.

I’ve started piano lessons since Tuesday.

I’ve known him for a long time.

I’ve studied science since last night!

We have been together for a week.

The year 2012 have started since 1 January.

 I’ve loved him for most of my life.

We’ve been friends since 2004.

Ex.14 p.53

A How long have you been a student at this school?

B I’ve been here for two years.

A How long have you known your best friend?

B I’ve known her for six year.

A How long have you lived in your house?

B I’ve lived here since I was born.

A How long have you liked your favourite artist?

B I’ve liked my favourite artist for two years.

A How long have you had your pullover?

B I’ve had my pullover for two months.

Ex.15 p.53

1 How long have you taught at this school?

2 How long have you spoken English?

3 How long have you been a teacher?

4 How long have you lived in your house?

5 How long have you owned your car?

6 How long have you had your watch?