Carlie and I (study) together at university for three years, but since we (graduate), we (not have) so much free time. We (keep) in touch but I (not see) her for ages.
studied, graduated, haven't had, have kept, haven't seen
They (watch) a film on TV all evening. It's their favourite film and they (see) it three times already.
have been watching, have seen
She met them when she was a child. (known)
She has known them since she was a child.
They haven't seen their parents for two weeks. --> It's ...
It's two weeks since they last saw their parents.
Terry (paint) the kitchen all morning. He (modal verb?) be exhausted!
has been painting
She (be) unemployed for a long time but thankfully, she (get) a job now.
was, has got
Andy is still on holiday in Italy. (gone)
Andy has gone to Italy on holiday.
When did you meet your wife? (known)
How long have you known your wife?
I (not start) (prepare) dinner yet, so I'd better (hurry).
haven't started, preparing, hurry
I haven't slept for two days. (the last time)
The last time I slept was two days ago.
A: ____ (you/talk) to Hunter today? - B: No. He (not come) in to work this morning. He (be) ill since Tuesday.
Have you talked, didn't come, has been
I started working as a waiter and quit a month later. (for)
I worked as a teacher for a/one month.
I went to the exhibition at the National Gallery last week and yesterday. (been)
I have been to the exhibition at the National Gallery twice.
How long have you lived in this house? (move)
When did you move to this house?
Police traffic (introduce) these cameras a year ago to catch drivers who break the law. Since then, the police (catch) thousands of motorists on camera and (collect) many thousands of pounds in fines.
introduced, have caught, have collected
I started cooking an hour ago. (have)
I have been cooking for an hour.
You have never told anyone this story before, have you? (ever)
Is this the first time you have ever told someone this story?
When did you get married? --> How long
have you been married
Katsu told me he got a new job a second ago. (has)
Katsu has just told me he got a new job.
They are angry because the last time they got paid was two months ago. (been)
They're angry because they haven't been paid for 2 months.
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