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"She usually ________ (study) in the library, but today she ________ (work) at home."
studies / is working
Correct the mistake: "I am knowing Sarah since primary school."
I have known Sarah since primary school.
Don't call me now. I ________ for my exam.
have studied
have been studying
study
am studying
What's the difference between "I've read three chapters today" and "I've been reading for three hours"?
The first focuses on the completed amount/result; the second focuses on the activity and duration.
Create a sentence using both the Present Perfect and the Present Perfect Continuous.
Example: I've studied English for years, but I've been working especially hard recently.
When I arrived home, my sister ________ (watch) TV.
was watching
I couldn't get into the house because I ________ (forget) my keys.
had forgotten
When we got to the cinema, the film ________.
had started
was starting
started
has starting
Is this sentence correct? "When I was a child, I would be very shy."
No. Better: "When I was a child, I used to be very shy." Would is not normally used for past states.
Use ARRIVE, REALISE and FORGET to create a sentence using the Past Simple and Past Perfect.
Example: When I arrived at school, I realised that I had forgotten my homework.
I've lived here ________ 2020.
for
during
since
I've been waiting ________ half an hour.
during
since
for
She ________ for two hours when her friend finally called.
had been studying
was studying
studied
has studied
What's the difference between "I've painted the kitchen" and "I've been painting the kitchen"?
The first focuses on the completed action/result; the second focuses on the activity or process.
By the time the police arrived, the thief ________ (already/escape) and the security guard ________ (wait) for almost an hour.
had already escaped - had been waiting
Look at those clouds! It ________ rain.
will
are going to
is going to
is raining
