PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE
Exercise 1
Rewrite these sentences in the present perfect simple.
Example:
I went to shops on Saturday.
I ............. already ............... to shops.
I have already gone to shops.
1. I didn't do it yesterday.
I .................................................................. it yet.
2.We bought the tickets on Monday.
We ................... already ....................... the tickets.
3.My girlfriend wasn't there. She didn't arrive.
My girlfriend isn't here. She ........................................................... .
4.The team wasn't successful. They lost.
The team isn't successful. They .................. just ................... .
5.I didn't find my keys. I couldn't open the door.
I ................................ my keys. I can't open the door.
6.Did the postman deliver the parcel in the morning?
............... the postman ................................... the parcel yet?
7.I cut my finger. It hurt.
I .............................. my finger. It hurts.
8.They worked in Wales for a week in May.
They ....................................... in Wales since last week.
She was on her holiday for a month. She came back yesterday.
She ............................. on her holiday for a month.
She ............... just ...................... back.
Exercise 2
Complete these sentences with the verbs in italics and one of the signal words in the box below.
never ever for since already just yet so far recently up to now
Example:
I ...................................... it. (do)
I have already done it.
I ....................................................... a ghost. (see) But I would like to.
.............. Peter.................................. his studies ............? (finish) - No, not yet.
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............... you ................................ anyone famous? (meet) - No, never.
What ........... Greg .................. since the morning .........................? (do) - Quite a lot of things.
I feel so relaxed. I ................................................ back from my holiday. (get)
You should send him an email. - But I ................................................................to him. (write)
My grandma .................................. in the same place ..................... she was born. (live) - Really?
This is Fiona. She .............................. my best friend .............. a long time. (be)
I have a plaster on my leg. I ....................................................... it. (break)
How many jobs ................. you ....................................? (have) - Not very many.
Exercise 3
Use the words in brackets to complete the conversation.
A How long ......................................... unemployed? (you | be)
B ............................................ any job since May. (I | not have) But ......................................................
a job as a waiter. (I | just | apply for)
A .............................................................. as a waiter. (you | never | work)
B ................................................at a wedding reception twice or three times. (I | help)
A .............................................................. you about their choice yet? (they | contact)
B No, they haven't. ................................................ in touch with me since the interview. (nobody |
get)
A And ................................................... to them? (you | write)
B Should I? ............................................... the courage to do that. (I | not find)
A If ..................................................... it yet, you should do it as soon as possible. (you | not do)
Exercise 4
What has Matt done since he got back from his trip round the world?
Example
+ give presents to everyone
- go to work
He has given presents to everyone.
He hasn't gone to work.
Matt
+ see his family - unpacked his luggage
+ meet his friends - exchange foreign money
+ go out with his girfriend - print any photos
+ check his emails - find a job
+ rent a flat - buy a car
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Exercise 5
Complete the questions and answers in the present perfect tense.
A ............................................. Kim yet? (see)
B Not yet. But I am going to see her on Friday.
A Has Karl ever been to England?
B No, never. But he .................................. to Scotland twice. (already go)
A How many foreign languages have you learned?
B Unfortunately, I .................................................. any foreign languages so far. (not study)
A ....................................... the email from me? (get)
B I'm afraid I haven't received any email from you since last week.
A Why is Mary crying? What ............................................. to her? (happen)
B Poor Mary. Her mum has been ill for a long time.
A Where .............................................. so long? (be)
B I'm sorry, I missed the bus.
A Look. The sun ............................................... (disappear)
B It's fascinating. It has been covered by the moon.
A Have you called your grandma?
B Oh, no! I ........................................................... her yet. (not telephone)
A It's quite cold in here, isn't it?
B Is it? I ........................................................ the window. (just open)
Exercise 6
Make questions to complete the conversation between Ben and his mum.
Example: ..........................................? (do - the shopping) –
Have you done the shopping?
Ben: Can I go out, mum?
Mum: ...................................................................................? (do - your homework)
Ben: Mum? It's Saturday tomorrow.
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Mum: Is it? And ..................................................................? (tidy - your room)
Ben: Yes, I have. You can have a look.
Mum: All right. ...................................................................? (dust - the furniture)
Ben: The furniture? I forgot. But I'll do it tomorrow morning, I promise.
Mum: ..................................................................................? (take out - the rubbish)
Ben: Of course, I have. Anything else, mum?
Mum: Ehm... What about the carpet? ...................................................................? (vacuum - it)
Ben: I did it yesterday. Can I go out now? Sam is waiting for me.
Mum: Sam? .......................................................... you? (he - call)
Ben: No, he hasn't. But we've arranged to meet at 5o'clock.
Mum: By the way, Susan has called you. She'd like to see you.
Ben: Really? ................................................................. from Greece? (she - come back)
Mum: Yes, she is back home. How long .................................................. there? (she - be)
Ben: For a month. I'm sorry, mum, I must be off now. Susan is waiting for me.
