Task 1 tutorial Present Perfect

unit 7

Task 1

tutorial Present Perfect: http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=C7t_nXkqFuI

homework due monday.

1. Read each sentence and write a Present Perfect Simple or

Continuous sentence to explain the duration of the situation. For

some of the sentences, more than one way is possible.

1. I wear glasses. This started when I was 5 years old.

I have been wearing glasses since I was five years old.

or

I have worn glasses since I was five years old.

2. She smokes. This started in 1998.

She has been smoking since 1998.

3. He is in Korea. This started 6 months ago.

he has been in korea for 6 months

4. We are studying. This started at 8:30 am.

we have been studying since 8:30am

5. I love bananas. This started when I was born.

i have loved bananas since i was born

6. The elevator is broken. This started 2 days ago.

the elevator has been broken for two days ago

7. She isn't feeling well. This started last week.

she has been very sick since last week … she hasn´t been feeling well since last week.

8. I'm tired. This started when I woke up.

i have been tired since i woke

9. She plays the piano. This started when she was a child.

she has played the piano since he a child

10. He is playing video games. This started 2 hours ago.

he has been playing video games for 2 hours ago

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