Put the verbs in the Present Perfect

Example: They have invented (invent) a new recipe for pizza but we haven’t tried (not/try) it yet.

1. Nick (call) us but he (not/talk) to mother.

2. I (start) to read “War and Peace” but I (not/finish) it yet.

3. My younger brother (use) my computer but he (not/try) to print anything.

4. Kate (prepare) the lunch but she (not/clean) the kitchen.

5. They (be) to many European countries but they (not/go) to Great Britain.

6. Write the questions in the Present Perfect with “ever”. Ask your group-mates to give short answers.

Example: Have you ever organized a surprise party for your friends? – Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t.

1. (invent) a new recipe?

2. (invite) more than 30 people to a party?

3. (travel) around Europe?

4. (be) to the Far East?

5. (try) an exotic dish?

7. Past Simple or Present Perfect?

1. Tom (didn’t meat / hasn’t met) his sister since he was a child.

2. Olga (lived / has lived) in England last year. Now she lives in Moscow again.

3. I (lost / have lost) my key. I can’t find it anywhere.

4. Look! Somebody (broke / has broken) my pen.

5. How many plays (did Shakespeare write / has Shakespeare written)?

6. Do you know about Jane? She (gave up / has given up) smoking.

7. I’m looking for Mike. (Did you see / Have you seen) him?

8. Where (were you / have you been) born?

9. I’m very hungry! I (didn’t eat / haven’t eaten) anything today.

10. When sending the telegram she (forget / has forgotten) to write her name.