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I've been learning English for at least eight years
correct
My family have been owning a summer house for a long time. My grandparents bought it when they got married
incorrect (I have owned)
How long have you done your hair? I saw you drying it about an hour ago
Incorrect (have you been doing)
I've been wanting to talk to you about your university application. Have you started writing it yet?
Correct
They've been winning all their matches recently
Correct
You've beaten Nicole in the last three races, so there is no reason why you can't do it again
Correct
I've been breaking my left arm too. It was ages ago, when I was asking in Andorra
Incorrect (I've broken)
Have you started working on your assignment yet? I think it's due next week
Correct
I ______________ (use) up all my credit on my mobile phone. I'll have to buy some more.
have used
I ______________ (save) up for ages to get myself a cheap car, but I still don't have enough
have been saving
Julia's a better player than me. I _______ never__________ (beat) him yet, but there's always tomorrow
have/ beaten
Marcus: "You look tired". Lucas: Yeah, I ___________ (work) on my assignment. It's due on Monday and I still have 1,000 more words to write
have been working
I _________ (train) for several events before now, but the preparation for this competition is really tough
have trained
This is the first time that I ______________ (give) a presentation in front of so many people
have given
I would have more free time when I was a child
Incorrect (I used to have)
