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Melnik _____ (SERVE) a life sentence for murder since 1990, but his lawyers are arguing for an early release.

HAS BEEN SERVING

Before we arrived at our summer house, it _____ (RAIN) for several hours. As soon as we arrived, it stopped.

HAD BEEN RAINING

The house _____ (BELONG) to the Beecham family for over 250 years, but the present owner, Donald Beecham, is selling it.

HAS BELONGED (belong = stative verb*, therefore it's not normally used in its continuous form)

- Did you manage to get in touch with Chloe? - No, I _____ (TRY) three times in the last hour, but she's always engaged.

HAVE TRIED

Income from manufacturing exports still provides the largest proportion of the country's earnings, but this proportion _____ (DROP) for many years.

HAS BEEN DROPPING

That beaten up yellow jeep _____ (BELONG) to him for many years.

HAS BELONGED *Belong = stative verb

She _____ (LEARN) English since 2010 but he abruptly stopped just last week.

HAD BEEN LEARNING

Alice _____ (COMPETE) in the Athens Marathon twice before, but hopes to achieve her best time this year.

HAS COMPETED

Working conditions _____ (IMPROVE) since the new CEO was appointed a couple of days ago. The future looks rosy.

HAVE BEEN IMPROVING

He _____ (BUY) most of his food at the local market lately.

HAS BEEN BUYING

I was feeling really worn out because _____ (NEGOTIATE) with agents all afternoon.

HAD BEEN NEGOTIATING

- I'd like a career where I can travel and meet people. - _____ (CONSIDER) becoming a tour guide?

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED

He doesn't mind postponing the event for a few minutes given that the guest of honour _____ (just ARRIVE).

HAS JUST ARRIVED

- _____ (SWIM)? You look really exhausted. - I am. I did 50 lengths of the pool.

HAVE YOU BEEN SWIMMING?

How long _____ (KNOW, you) your best friend?

HAVE YOU KNOWN *know = stative verb, not usually used with continuous

The company's employees are feeling much better since the takeover because their working conditions _____ (IMPROVED) considerably.

HAVE IMPROVED

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