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WorksheetsUI3_L08: Present Perfect Simple & Continuous
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
True or false?
When talking about 'how long', fluent speakers prefer the continuous form, but we can use the present perfect simple with little difference in meaning.
True
False
True or false?
The present perfect continuous is commonly used with the adverbs yet, already, always, never, ever and just.
True
False
True or false?
The present perfect continuous can be used for a range of situations (e.g. to describe a state lasting up to the present moment, to refer to incomplete actions and to emphasise duration).
True
False
True or false?
Certain verbs (e.g. stay, sit, wait, lie) are more commonly used in the simple form.
True
False
True or false?
Don't use the continuous form when you want to emphasise the achievement and the number of items completed.
True
False
Which option best reflects the information below?
Adam read 3 books in January and 2 books in February. It's March now and he's looking for a new book.
Adam has read 5 books this year.
Adam has been reading 5 books this year.
Which option best reflects the information below?
Josh likes reading multiple books at the same time. He started reading 3 different books last month. He still hasn't finished any of them.
Josh has been reading 3 books since last month.
Josh has read 3 books since last month.
Which option best reflects the information below?
It started raining last night. It's still raining.
It is raining since last night.
It has been raining since last night.
Which option best reflects the information below?
I met my best friend when I was a kid. We're still very close.
I know my best friend since I was a kid.
I've known my best friend since I was a kid.
