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Which form of the verb is correct in the following sentence? Have your parents
______ yet?
Which form of the verb is correct in the following sentence? Have your parents ______ yet?
What is the correct verb form for the sentence? We've
______ two different recipes so far.
What is the correct verb form for the sentence? We've ______ two different recipes so far.
Select the appropriate verb form for this context: She's
______ too hard recently.
Select the appropriate verb form for this context: She's ______ too hard recently.
Which completion is correct for the statement? I've
______ the internet company all morning but I can't get through.
Which completion is correct for the statement? I've ______ the internet company all morning but I can't get through.
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What is the correct form to fill in the blank? I have not
______ football for the last five years.
What is the correct form to fill in the blank? I have not ______ football for the last five years.
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Study Notes
Present Perfect Simple vs Continuous
- Present Perfect Simple: Actions completed in the past, with a connection to the present.
- Present Perfect Continuous: Actions ongoing in the past, with a connection to the present.
Present Perfect Continuous Use Cases
- Describes an action that has been happening for a period of time and is still happening.
- Shows the duration of an action.
- Can be used to show repeated actions.
Grammar Exercise A
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Sentence 1: Both "arrived" and "been arriving" can be correct depending on the context.
- "Arrived" is the simple past, indicating a completed action.
- "Been arriving" suggests a continuous action, perhaps implying a journey with delays.
- Sentence 2: "Tried" is the correct answer, indicating the action of trying recipes is complete.
- Sentence 3: "Been trying" is correct, emphasizing the continuous effort of trying.
- Sentence 4: "Been working" is correct as the speaker is still trying to get through to the internet company.
- Sentence 5: "Been chopping" is correct, as the speaker is still experiencing the effects of chopping onions and their eyes are still watering.
- Sentence 6: "Sold" is correct, as the speaker has completed the action of selling their house.
Grammar Exercise B
- Example sentences are provided for the correct usage of the Present Perfect Continuous, focusing on duration and ongoing actions.
Grammar Exercise C
- This exercise allows the student to practice using the Present Perfect Continuous in the context of their own lives.
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Description
Test your understanding of the Present Perfect Simple and Continuous tenses with this grammar exercise. Learn to distinguish between completed and ongoing actions, and practice selecting the correct form based on context. This quiz will help reinforce your grammar skills effectively.
