Exercise Use since or for

Exercise 1. Use SINCE or FOR
1. I haven ' t seen her since last summer.

2. We have lived in the same street for the last three years.

3. She hasn't bought a dress since ages.

4. I have not eaten mushrooms for I was a boy.

5. You haven't written to me since my last birthday.

6. They have lived in this country for the war.

7. We have been here since at least a week.

8. You have been my neighbor since 1979.

9. I haven' t eaten anything for yesterday.

10. This town has been more crowded last year.

11. I've been studying first aid for six months.

12. They have been sharing that apartment since 1978.

13. She's been working with that machinery for noon.

14. The patient has been, bleeding since an hour. Do something at once.

15. We have been waiting for the doctor for midnight.

16. We have not seen her since more than a week.

17. I have not slept for the last two days.

18. She has written three letters for breakfast.

EXERCISE 2
Answer the following questions using the present perfect tense with SINCE or FOR
How long have you had this new typewriter? (last month) I have had this new typewriter since last month.

1. How long have they stayed at the same hotel? (three months)

2. How long has your father owned this bookshop? (a couple of years

3. How long have you enjoyed classical music? (I was a teenager)

4. How long has the writer been in this town? (last week)

5. How long have you worn glasses? (I was a little boy)

6. How long has he known you? (1969)

7. How long has Mr. White worn the same suit? (his marriage)

8. How long have they lived in the same house? (fifteen years)

9. How long has he been a professional boxer? (almost twenty years)

EXERCISE 3

Make sentences using the present perfect tense with JUST as in the example.

She washed the dishes a couple of minutes ago. She has just washed the dishes.
1. I had breakfast a very short time ago.

2. She spoke to the .lawyer a few seconds ago.

3. Our relatives arrived in town this morning.

4. Your grandmother moved into a cheap hotel an hour ago.

5. She received a telegram a little while ago.
EXERCISE 4

Make sentences using the present perfect tense with ALREADY as in the example Clean your room!

I have already cleaned mv room

1. Water the garden! 4. Do your homework!

2. Wash the dishes! 5. Brush your teeth!

3. Buy some eggs! 6. Wash the car!

EXERCISE 5

Answer the following questions using the present perfect tense with YET.

Why don't you buy a'new car? (save enough money) Because I haven't saved enough money vet.

1. Why do you say she is a bad secretary? (learn to type)

2. Why are you so tired? (take a rest)

3. Why are they hungry? (eat dinner)

4. Why is she so sad? (get married)

5. Why aren't the children watching television? (finish their homework)