Exercise 1. Comment on the use of the Present Perfect Tense in these sentences. Translate them.

 

1. Tom can’t get into the house. He has lost his key. 2. She has worked in London for six months. 3. He told me his name, but I’ve forgotten it. 4. I can’t find my bag. Have you seen it? 5. He’s driven that car since last summer. 6. How long have you lived here? 7. The police have arrested two men in connection with the robbery. 8. I have never eaten this kind of food before. 9. I haven’t seen Ann this morning, have you? 10. Has it stopped raining yet? 11. It’s the first time he has driven a car. 12. Everything is going well. We haven’t had any problems so far. 13. Have you finished writing the report? 14. Someone has stolen my bag! 15. Has the helicopter arrived yet? 16. Rick’s not here. He has gone on holiday.

 

 

Exercise 2. Put the adverbs of indefinite time in the proper place.

Model: I have been to Paris (never). I have never been to Paris.

1. I have seen him (never). 2. Have you spoken to her about it (ever)? 3. He has been a good student (always). 4. Have you lived in Moscow (always)? 5. I have watched an interesting programme on TV (recently). 6. It’s nearly ten o’clock. Has Andrew woken up (yet)? 7. I haven’t worn my new coat (yet). 8. It’s quite early. Has Jack gone to bed (already)? 9. I’ve cleaned the windows (already). 10. – Is Marina in? – No, she has gone out (just). 11. We have been there before (never). 12. Mary and Edward have left (just). 13. I’ve written the letter but I haven’t posted it (yet). 14. I have seen many pictures (lately). 15. He has met her on his way to the office (often). 16. I have wanted to meet you (always).

Exercise 3. Say that somebody has already done something.

Model: 1) Don’t forget to answer the letters.

I’ve already answered them.

2) Tell John to bring the dictionary.

He’s already brought it.

 

1. Don’t forget to buy the tickets. 2. Tell John to sign the papers. 3. Don’t forget to write to Mr Smith. 4. Remember to phone Mr Ray. 5. Tell Peter to post the letter. 6. Tell Bill to shave. 7. Don’t forget to pay the bill. 8. Tell Syd to leave the money on the table. 9. Remember to pack our things. 10. Tell Roger to buy a present for Mary. 11. Don’t forget to clean your shoes. 12. Tell Helen to buy some bread. 13. Don’t forget to pack your umbrella. 14. Remember to look through the new catalogue. 15. Tell David to begin the experiment. 16. Don’t forget to speak to the manager about it. 17. Tell Jack to wash the car. 18. Don’t forget to send for the doctor. 19. Remember to clean the carpet. 20. Tell Mrs Green to type and print out all the documents.

Exercise 4. Say that something has not been done.

Model: I suppose you’ve packed your cases for the trip.

I’m afraid I haven’t packed them yet.

 

1. I suppose you have talked to him about our plans. 2. You have already paid the bill, I suppose. 3. John has booked three seats on a day flight to Paris, hasn’t he? 4. I suppose you’ve let the boss know about the problem. 5. I suppose the secretary has sent the fax to the customer. 6. Mary has invited the Browns to the party, hasn’t she? 7. I suppose Gerry has asked Diana to marry him. 8. You have visited the exhibition, haven’t you? 9. Clive has talked to the boss about his promotion, hasn’t he? 10. I suppose you have worked on a computer before. 11. Of course John has translated the document, hasn’t he? 12. I suppose you have chosen a present for Bill. 13. You have tried on your new dress, haven’t you? 14. I suppose you have met our new colleague. 15. I suppose they have found money for the trip. 16. Linda has reserved us a table in a restaurant, hasn’t she? 17. Bill has warned you about the change in the timetable, hasn’t he? 18. I suppose you have read something by John Updike. 19. Of course the mechanic has already repaired your car, hasn’t he? 20. I suppose you have already moved into your new flat.

 

 

Exercise 5. Make these sentences a) negative and b) interrogative.

Model: She has read all the books in her library.

a) She has not read all the books in her library.

b) Has she read all the books in her library?

 

1. Mr Jones has found his pen. 2. Helen’s father has been an engineer for twenty years. 3. Robert has gone to Brazil. 4. The children have come back from school. 5. Mrs Glenn has made coffee. 6. The boy has fallen asleep. 7. I am afraid I have caught cold. 8. Jennifer has bought a new coat. 9. She has turned off the radio. 10. The train has already arrived. 11. Paul has failed his exam again. 12. They have sold their car. 13. He has broken his umbrella. 14. Our team has won the game. 15. Victor has told us an interesting story. 16. I have drunk three cups of coffee. 17. They have chosen light-green wallpaper. 18. I have dusted the furniture. 19. The teacher has told the students about some English writers. 20. Robert has become an engineer.