Exercise 2: present perfect continuous and simple.

Use the present perfect continuous form of the verb in brackets where possible. If present perfect continuous isn't possible, use present perfect simple. You may use contracted forms. (You can also do this test as a listening exercise or to practise English pronunciation and intonation after you finish.)

Example:
I'm feeling really tired. I've been working all day.

1) John the house all this weekend. He still hasn't finished though. ... (paint)

2) Dave voluntary work at the Old People’s Home over the past few weeks. He's going to continue working there until Christmas. ... (do)

3) I time to finish this book yet. There are so many interruptions. ... (not have)

4) Mary's cat recently? We can't find him anywhere. ... (You see)

5) Steve the trumpet at the Conservatory since last year. He’s enjoying it very much. ... (study)

6) The refugees for foreign aid since last spring. Nothing has arrived yet. ... (wait)

7) - What's wrong with your eyes? They're all red!
- I . Johnny hit me! ... (cry)

8) - What ? You look very tired. (you do)
- I've been driving all day. It's been a long journey. ...

9) The police the murderer since she escaped from prison last Thursday. ... (look for)

10) Spain a member of the European Union since 1st January 1986. ... (be)

*Incorrect answers are shown in red. You have TWO chances to find the correct answers.

Solutions and help...