Exercise 9. Using the Present Perfect or the Present Perfect Continuous of the verbs in brackets, complete the sentences, as in the example

1. Ralph is getting frustrated because the meal he ordered hasn’t been served yet. (wait)

He has been waiting for his meal.

2. The estate agent is taking down the “For Sale” sign in front of the house. (sell)

He _______________________ the house.

3. Jerry is travelling to London on Tuesday. (book)

He ___________________ a plane ticket.

4. Samantha is reading a letter from Maureen. (receive)

She ___________________ from her.

5. John started fixing the washing machine this morning. (repair)

He ___________________ it since 9 a.m.

6. Rachel is getting out of bed. (just/wake up)

She _____________________.

7. Lisa started working for us in 1992. (work)

She _______________________ for us since 1992.

8. Elaine is still waiting for the bus. (come/yet)

It _________________________.

Exercise 10. Fill in gaps with recently, how long, yet, for, always, ever, already, since, so far or just.

1. A: Has Tom finished his exams yet?

B: No. He finishes next Thursday.

2. A: _____________ has Janet been working at the hospital?

B: She has been working there ________________ she left school.

3. A: How are you finding your new job?

B: Great! I haven’t had any problems _______________.

4. A: Is John at home, please?

B: No, I’m afraid he’s ______________ gone out.

5. A: Have you been waiting long?

B: Yes, I’ve been here ___________ two hours.

6. A: Has Martin _____________ been to Spain?

B: No, I don’t think so.

7. A: Have you spoken to Mathew _________?

B: Yes. I phoned him last night.

8. A: Can you do the washing-up for me, please?

B: Don’t worry. Mike has __________ done it.

9. A: Lucy has __________ been musical, hasn’t she?

B: Yes, she started playing the piano when she was five years old.

10. A: Shall we go to that new restaurant tonight?

B: Yes. I have _____________ been there. It’s really nice.

11. A: Your dog’s been barking ____________ three hours!

B: I’m sorry. I’ll take him inside.

12. A: Have you finished reading that book yet?

B: No, I’ve __________ started it.