EXERCISE 3: Use the simple past or the present perfect. In some sentences, either tense is possible but the meaning is different. 15. A: I (be, not) ___________________ able to reach Mr. Chang yet. So far he (respond, not) _____________ to any of my attempts to reach him. B: Oh? A: I (start) __________________ trying to reach him three days ago. Since then, I (fax) ______________ him twice. I (phone) _________________ him four times. And I (send) _____________ at least six e-mails. B: I guess modern communications don’t mean much if there’s no one at the other end.

have not been-has not responded-started-have faxed-have phoned-have sent

EXERCISE 8: Use the simple past or the present perfect. 1. What (you, learn) ________________ since you (come) _____________ here? And how many new friends (you, make) ____________________?

have you learned-came-have you made

have you learnt-came-have you made

EXERCISE 8: Use the simple past or the present perfect. 4. I admit that I (get*) __________________ older since I last (see) _____________________ you, but with any luck at all, I (get, also) _____________________ wiser.

have gotten-saw-have also gotten

EXERCISE 8: Use the simple past or the present perfect. 7. Libraries today are different from those in the 1800s. For example, the contents of libraries (change) ______________________ greatly through the years. In the 1800s, libraries (be) _______________ simply collections of books. However, today most libraries (become) ____________________ multimedia centers that contain tapes, computers, disks, films, magazines, music, and paintings. The role of the library in society (change, also) _________________. In the 1800s, libraries (be) _______________ open only to certain people, such as scholars on the wealthy. Today libraries serve everyone.

have changed-were-have become-has also changed-were

EXERCISE 8: Use the simple past or the present perfect. 11. A: (you, eat) ___________________ yet? B: No. You? A: Yeah. I (eat, already) _______________. I (finish, just) ________________.

Have you eaten-have already eaten-have just finish

EXERCISE 8: Use the simple past or the present perfect. 12. A: Do you do much traveling? B: Yes. I like to travel. A: What countries (you, visit) _________________? B: Well, I (be) _________________________ to India, Turkey, Afghanistan, and Nepal, among others. A: I (be, never) _____________________ to any of those countries. When (you, be) ____________________ in India? B: Two years ago. I (visit, also) _____________________ many of the countries in Central America about six years ago. A: Which countries (you, visit) ___________________? B: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. A: I (want, always) _______________________ to travel to other countries, but I (have, not) __________________ the opportunity to travel extensively. I (go) _________________ to England six years ago, but I (go, not) ___________________ anywhere since then.

have you visited-have been-have never been-were you-also visited-took-did you visit-have always wanted-have not had-went-have not gone

EXERCISE 10: Which verbs in these sentences should be present perfect progressive? Correct the errors in verb tense usage. 1. The boys are playing soccer right now. They are playing for almost two hours. They must be getting tired.

They have been playing for almost two hours.

EXERCISE 10: Which verbs in these sentences should be present perfect progressive? Correct the errors in verb tense usage. 2. Alex is talking on the phone. He talked on the phone for more than half an hour. He should hang up soon. Long distance is expensive.

He has been talking on the phone for more than half an hour.

EXERCISE 10: Which verbs in these sentences should be present perfect progressive? Correct the errors in verb tense usage. 3. I’m trying to study. I try to study for the last hour, but something always seems to interrupt me. I think I’d better go to the library.

I have been trying to study for the last hour, but something always seems to interrupt me.

EXERCISE 10: Which verbs in these sentences should be present perfect progressive? Correct the errors in verb tense usage. 4. Mr. Ford is waiting in the dentist’s office. He was waiting there for the last twenty minutes. He hopes the dentist can see him soon because he has a bad toothache.

He has been waiting there for the last twenty minutes.

EXERCISE 11: Use the present perfect or the present perfect progressive. In some sentences, either tense may be used with little or no change in meaning. 8. A: Hi, Jenny. I (see, not) __________ you for weeks. What (you, do) ________________ lately? B: Studying.

have not seen-have you been doing

EXERCISE 15: Use the simple past or the past perfect to complete the sentences. Are there some blanks where either tense is possible? 7. Yesterday at a restaurant, I (see) __________________ Pam Donnelly, an old friend of mine. I (see, not) ________________ her in years. At first, I (recognize, not) ___________________ her because she (lose) __________________ a great deal of weight.

saw-had not seen-did not recognize-had lost

EXERCISE 15: Use the simple past or the past perfect to complete the sentences. Are there some blanks where either tense is possible? 8. In 1980, my parents (emigrate) __________________ to the United States from China. They (travel, never) ____________________ outside of China and were, of course, excited by the challenge of relocating in a foreign country. Eventually, they (settle) __________________ in California. My sister and I were born there and (grow) ____________________ up there. Last year, I (go) ________________ to China for the first time to study at Beijing University. I (want, always) ___________________ to visit China and learn more about my own family background. My dream was finally realized.

emigrated-had never traveled-settled-grew-went-had always wanted

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UUEG_3rd ver_Chapter 3

EXERCISE 3: Use the simple past or the present perfect. In some sentences, either tense is possible but the meaning is different.

2. AI (go) (a) to a party at Sally’s apartment last Saturday night.

EXERCISE 3: Use the simple past or the present perfect. In some sentences, either tense is possible but the meaning is different.

3. Bill (arrive) (a) here three days ago.

EXERCISE 3: Use the simple past or the present perfect. In some sentences, either tense is possible but the meaning is different.

4. Bill (be) (a) here since the 22^nd.

EXERCISE 3: Use the simple past or the present perfect. In some sentences, either tense is possible but the meaning is different.

5. Try not to be absent from class again for the rest of the term. You (miss, already) too many classes. You (miss) __________ two classes just last week.

(a)

EXERCISE 3: Use the simple past or the present perfect. In some sentences, either tense is possible but the meaning is different.

6. So far this week, I (have) (a) two tests and a quiz.

EXERCISE 3: Use the simple past or the present perfect. In some sentences, either tense is possible but the meaning is different.

7. Alex is an artist. He (draw) _____ many beautiful pictures in his lifetime. Last week he (draw) _ a beautiful mountain scene.

(a)

EXERCISE 3: Use the simple past or the present perfect. In some sentences, either tense is possible but the meaning is different.

8. Jack really needs to get in touch with you. Since this morning, he (call) __ here four times trying to reach you. He (call) at 9:10, 10:25, 12:15, and 1:45.

(a)

EXERCISE 3: Use the simple past or the present perfect. In some sentences, either tense is possible but the meaning is different.

9. Janet (wear) _____ her new blue dress only once since she bought it. She (wear) it to her brother’s wedding last month.

(a)

EXERCISE 3: Use the simple past or the present perfect. In some sentences, either tense is possible but the meaning is different.

10. The night has ended, and it’s daylight now. The sun (rise) _____. It (rise) _ at 6:08.

(a)

EXERCISE 3: Use the simple past or the present perfect. In some sentences, either tense is possible but the meaning is different.

11. Last January, I (see) (a) snow for the first time in my life.

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UUEG_3rd ver_Chapter 3

EXERCISE 3: Use the simple past or the present perfect. In some sentences, either tense is possible but the meaning is different.2. AI (go) (a) to a party at Sally’s apartment last Saturday night.

EXERCISE 3: Use the simple past or the present perfect. In some sentences, either tense is possible but the meaning is different.3. Bill (arrive) (a) here three days ago.

EXERCISE 3: Use the simple past or the present perfect. In some sentences, either tense is possible but the meaning is different.4. Bill (be) (a) here since the 22nd.

EXERCISE 3: Use the simple past or the present perfect. In some sentences, either tense is possible but the meaning is different.6. So far this week, I (have) (a) two tests and a quiz.

EXERCISE 3: Use the simple past or the present perfect. In some sentences, either tense is possible but the meaning is different.9. Janet (wear) _________________________ her new blue dress only once since she bought it. She (wear) ____________________ it to her brother’s wedding last month. (a)

EXERCISE 3: Use the simple past or the present perfect. In some sentences, either tense is possible but the meaning is different.10. The night has ended, and it’s daylight now. The sun (rise) _______________________. It (rise) ___________________ at 6:08. (a)

EXERCISE 3: Use the simple past or the present perfect. In some sentences, either tense is possible but the meaning is different.11. Last January, I (see) (a) snow for the first time in my life.

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EXERCISE 3: Use the simple past or the present perfect. In some sentences, either tense is possible but the meaning is different.

2. AI (go) (a) to a party at Sally’s apartment last Saturday night.

EXERCISE 3: Use the simple past or the present perfect. In some sentences, either tense is possible but the meaning is different.

3. Bill (arrive) (a) here three days ago.

EXERCISE 3: Use the simple past or the present perfect. In some sentences, either tense is possible but the meaning is different.

4. Bill (be) (a) here since the 22^nd.

EXERCISE 3: Use the simple past or the present perfect. In some sentences, either tense is possible but the meaning is different.

6. So far this week, I (have) (a) two tests and a quiz.

EXERCISE 3: Use the simple past or the present perfect. In some sentences, either tense is possible but the meaning is different.

9. Janet (wear) _____ her new blue dress only once since she bought it. She (wear) it to her brother’s wedding last month.

(a)

EXERCISE 3: Use the simple past or the present perfect. In some sentences, either tense is possible but the meaning is different.

10. The night has ended, and it’s daylight now. The sun (rise) _____. It (rise) _ at 6:08.

(a)

EXERCISE 3: Use the simple past or the present perfect. In some sentences, either tense is possible but the meaning is different.

11. Last January, I (see) (a) snow for the first time in my life.