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KBallarin - Grammar Exercises
by KBallarin - (2012-10-28)
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Es.4 pag.51)

 

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

Mike: No way! Has he told his parents yet?

Sue: Yes, he told them last night.

Mike: When have they met?

Sue: They met last year.

Mike: Has she finished college?

Sue: No, she hasn't finished yet.

 

Es.5 pag.51)

 

Monica: Well, have you told your parents yet?

Ian: Yes - I've just told them! Gran's really pleased but my parents aren't too happy.

Monica: Oh, dear. I'm so glad that my parents have already accepted the idea.

Ian: I'd really like to see you. Have you finished your work yet?

Monica: No, I haven't finished it yet. It's really difficult. Have you ever felt that you just can't concentrate?

Ian: Hold on a minute...

Margaret: Sorry to interrupt. I've just talked to your mum and dad and everything's going to be OK. Oh, and give my love to Monika.

Ian: Thanks, Gran! Did you hear that, Monica?

Monica: Yes, I did. Listen - I'll do my work tomorrow. We need to celebrate!

 

Es.6 pag.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 to 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.

 

Es.7 pag.51?)

 

  1. A Have you ever met anyone famous?

B Yes, I have. I met Vasco Rossi in Milano last week!

A  I haven't met anyone famous.

     2.  A Have you ever had a blind date?

          B Yes, I have. I had a blind date last month.

          A I've never had a blind date.

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

          B Yes, I have. I saw my favourite band this Sunday.

          A I've never seen my favourite band.

 

Es.10 pag.53)

 

  1. How long have Norm and Jean known each other?

They have known for 56 years.

  1. How long have they lived in Stretford?

They've lived there for twenty years.

  1. How long have they lived in their house?

They've lived in their house since 1991.

 

Es.11 pag.53)

  1. Who is my boyfriend?

Ian has been my boyfriend for five months.

  1. Who still lives here?

Pat has lived here for ten days.

  1. Who is still married?

Karen has been married for two years.

  1. Who is on holiday now?

Jane has been on holiday since July.

 

Pag.53 es.12)

 

  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. How long have you studied English?
  5. We've known the Smiths for ten years.
  6. Norm and Jean have been in love for a long time.

 

Pag.53 es.13)

 

FOR

SINCE

Ten minutes

Tuesday

A long time

Last night

ages

1 January

A week

7 o'clock

Most of my life

2004

 

For:

He has played football for ages.

I've studied German for a long time.

They've been in England for a week.

I've waited you for ten minutes.

 

Since:

I've had breakfast since 7 o'clock.

She has attended this school since 2004.

I've bought my new car since 1 January.

You've worked in that office since Tuesday.

 

Pag.53 es.14)

 

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

   B I've been here since 2011.

2.A How long have you known your best friend?

   B I've known her for six years.

3.A How long have you lived in your flat?

   B I've lived here since I was two years old.

4.A How long have you liked your favourite band?

   B I've liked it for eight years.

5.A How long have you had your pullover?

   B. I've had this pullover since last winter.

 

Pag.53 es.15)

 

  1. How long have you taught at this school? I've taught here for twenty years.
  2. How long have you spoken English? I've spoken English since I was a student.
  3. How long have you been a teacher? I've been a teacher for ages.
  4. How long have you lived in your house? I've lived in my house for thirty years.
  5. How long have you owned your car? I've owned my car since 2009.
  6. How long have you had your watch? I've had my watch for a month.