2.32: Practice with Different Verb Tenses

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Part 1. Complete the sentences with the present perfect tense of the verb.

1. She ____________________________ married for 10 years. [be]

2. We ____________________________ many quizzes this semester. [take]

3. They___________________________ to go to Paris. [always/want]

4. My friend __________________________ many texts today. [already/send]

5. I ____________________________ two articles this week. [read]

Part 2. Complete the sentences with the present perfect continuous tense of the verb.

1. I _________________________________ Spanish for 5 years. [learn]

2. We ___________________________________ grammar since September. [study]

3. She ___________________________________ on the phone for hours. [talk]

4. Mr. Smith______________________________ in Richmond for years. [live]

5. My friends _____________________________ for me since 10 am. [wait]

Part 3. Complete the following sentences with the simple past, present perfect, or present perfect continuous of the verb. Circle any keywords or expressions that help you decide.

1. I am reading a book. I __________________________________________for 2 hours. [read]

2. Jane _________________________________ to New York last year. [go]

3. Jane _________________________________ to New York twice. [go]

4. She __________________________________ to visit Los Angeles. [always/want]

5. I __________________________________ my best friend since we_________________children. [know/be]

6. I __________________________________ my best friend when we_________________children. [meet/be]

7. We ________________________________ the present perfect tense for a few weeks. [study]