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My neighbour began to learn English ten years ago. LEARNING My neighbour has ...................... ten years.
been learning English for
The family always spent their holidays climbing in the mountains. USED The family ...........................................climbing in the mountains.
used to spend their holidays
This is the first time I have ever drunk rum. NEVER I ..................................... rum before.
had never drunk
The bank closed before I arrived. ALREADY When I got to the bank, it ................................
had already closed
How long have you had your new car? GET When ...................................... your new car?
did you get
Is this your first time driving a Volvo? EVER Have .................................................. before?
you ever driven
The last time I ate Chinese food, I got an allergic reaction. EATEN I ................... since I got an allergic reaction last time.
haven't eaten Chinese food
Shakespeare has been dead for over 400 years. AGO Shakespeare .........................................
died over 400 years ago
John blew out the candles and then ate the cake. HAD John ate the cake ................................. out the candles.
after he had blown
I haven't owned a car for five years now. SINCE It's been five years ......................................... a car.
since I owned
They have been married for nearly 10 years. ALMOST They got married ...........................................
almost 10 years ago
I'm enjoying the piano. I took it up last year. PLAYING I'm enjoying the piano. I ................................. since last year.
have been playing
My uncle had never been abroad before. TRIP It was ................................ abroad.
my uncle's first trip
The last time I wrote a letter was 5 years ago. --> I haven’t ..............................
I haven’t written a letter for 5 years
When did you build the house? --> How long have ...................................
How long have you built the house?
I last met him 3 days ago. --> It’s been 3 .........................
It’s been 3 days since I (last) met him
