Present/Past Simple/Cont
During our climb, we didn’t see anyone else on the path. (while)
We didn't see anyone else ..while we were climbing.
We got married six months ago. (for)
We've been married for six months.
I apologise, but I ....... (finish) this book by the end of the week
won’t have finished
At the moment, I ............. in London for a computer company
am working
When did you get to know Robert? LONG
How ................ Robert?
long have you known
What was his opinion of my presentation? (he)
What did he think of my presentation.
When did you start this job? (been)
How long have you been working here?
What do you think you .......... (do) at this time next year?
will be doing
The firefighters............. the children who were trapped in the burning house
saved
What took you so long? I got here an hour ago! WAITING
I've been waiting
She’s a guest in our home. (us)
She's staying with us.
She left a few minutes ago. (has)
She has just left.
After their fight, I don’t think they ......... (talk) to each other any more.
By this time next year, I ...... my studies and will start looking for a job.
will have finished
She wasn’t busy at all. (anything)
She wasn't doing anything at all.
The last time they saw me, I was a child. (seen)
They haven't seen me since I was a child.
Next week, I ......... (work) here for five years
will have worked
I .......... him at first. He’s changed so much.
didn't recognize
There he is! (I)
I see him!
They arrived an hour after the closing time of the museum. (had)
They arrived an hour after the museum had closed
Ladies and gentlemen, the play ........... (start) for another few minutes.
We apologise for the delay.
will not be starting
It was disappointing. By the time we arrived, the party ......... .
had finished
We cancelled the race because of the rain. (was)
We cancelled.... because it was raining.
Yesterday was the first time I ate Indonesian food. (never)
I had never eaten Indonesian food until / before yesterday.
....... they .......... (leave) by the time I arrive? I’ll be disappointed if
I don’t see them.
Will they have left
At this time tomorrow, they ........ to China
will be swimming