Grammar B1-B2: Present Perfect

Have you always ___ garlic?

• been hating

• hated

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'hated' because it fits the present perfect tense 'have you always' indicating a completed action. 'Been hating' is incorrect as it suggests an ongoing action, which doesn't match the context.

Thanks for the recipe book! We've ___ two different recipes so far.

• been trying

• tried

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'tried' because it indicates a completed action in the past. 'Been trying' suggests an ongoing action, which doesn't fit the context of having completed two recipes.

I'm worried about Sam. She's ___ too hard all the week.

• been working

• worked

I've ___ to call the internet company all morning but I can't get through.

• been trying

• tried

She's ___ three main ways our company can reduce costs.

• been finding

• found

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'found' because it indicates a completed action. The phrase 'She's found three main ways' suggests she has identified them, while 'been finding' implies an ongoing process, which doesn't fit the context.

He's ___ for the party for weeks.

• been preparing

• prepared

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'been preparing' because it indicates an ongoing action that started in the past and continues to the present, fitting the context of preparing for the party over several weeks.

You've got white dust all over you! What have you ___ all day?

• been doing

• done

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'been doing' because it fits the present perfect continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action throughout the day. 'Done' would imply a completed action, which doesn't match the context of having dust all over.

Have your parents ___ yet?

• been arriving

• arrived

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'arrived' because it indicates a completed action, fitting the context of the question. 'Been arriving' suggests an ongoing process, which does not match the inquiry about whether the parents have completed their arrival.