Grammar Exercises pag. 51 and 53 Students’ Book

Ex. 4

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.

 

Ex. 5

 

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 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 Monica.

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

Monica  Yes, I did. Listen – I’ll do my work tomorrow. We need to celebrate!

 

Ex. 6

 

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

 

1 a) Have you ever met anyone famous?

   b) Yes, I have. I met a famous singer in the airport two years ago.

 

2 a) Have you ever had a blind date?

   b) No, I’ve never had a blind date.

 

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

   b) Yes, I have. I went to their concert this summer.

 

Ex. 10

 

1 Norm and Jean have known each other for 56 years.

2 They have lived in Stretford since 1961.

3 They have lived in their house for 20 years.

4 No, they haven’t had a serious argument since Christmas day 1977.

 

 

 

Ex. 11

 

1 My boyfriend is Ian.

2 Pat still lives here.

3 Karen is still married.

4 Jane is on holiday now.

 

Ex. 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 Jane have been in love for a long time.

 

Ex. 13

 

FOR : ten minutes, a long time, ages, a week, most of my life.

 

1 I haven’t seen him for ten minutes.

2 I have known her for a long time.

3 He hasn’t spoke to them for ages.

4 She has been in love with him for a week.

5 I haven’t lived in my original country for most of my life.   

 

SINCE : Tuesday, last night, 1 January, 2004.

 

1 I haven’t found my mobile phone since Tuesday.

2 You have known me since last night.

3 I have lived here since 1 January.

4 I have been of age since 2004.

 

Ex. 14

 

1.    How long have you been a student at this student? I’ve been here for three years.

2.    How long have you known your best friend? I’ve know my best friend since I was in the first class of primary school.

3.    How long have you lived in your house? I’ve lived in my house since I was born.

4.    How long have you liked your favourite artist? I’ve liked my favourite artist for five years.

5.    How long have you had your pullover? I’ve had it for two months.

 

Ex. 15

 

1 How long have you taught at this school?

2 How long have you spoke English?

3 How long have you been a teacher?

4 How long have you lived in your house?

5 How long have owned your car?
6 How long have you had your watch?