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Read the sentences. Four sentences contain grammar mistakes. Find and correct them. If the sentence is incorrect, provide the correct version.

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a. We don’t know each other for long, but we get on very well.

INCORRECT: We haven't known each other for long, but we get on very well.

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b. How long have you been learning to play the bongo drums?

CORRECT!

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c. You’re always criticising me! It’s just not fair!

CORRECT!

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d. I’m hot because I run round the park.

INCORRECT: I'm hot because I've been running round the park.

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e. I broke my phone two days ago so I don’t message my friends for ages.

INCORRECT: I broke my phone two days ago so I haven't messaged my friends for ages

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f. Have you checked out that new video yet?

CORRECT!

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g. All my friends are spending every Saturday afternoon at the football.

INCORRECT: All my friends spend every Saturday afternoon at the football

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h. To be honest, I’m a creature of habit. I don’t often try new things.

CORRECT!

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