Present perfect
Complete the sentences using the present perfect and the past simple
1. Last night I __________________ (lose) my keys
2. I __________________ (lose) my keys – can you help me look for them?
1. Last night I lost my keys
2. I've lost my keys – can you help me look for them?
Choose the correct alternative
I enjoy reading / to read in bed.
I enjoy reading in bed.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the first conditional.
If you don't take an umbrella, you ____________(get) wet.
If you don't take an umbrella, you'll get wet.
Complete the sentence using since or for
A: How long have you had this phobia?
B: I've had it _______ about 2010.
A: How long have you had this phobia?
B: I've had it since about 2010.
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Challenge:
What's the superlative form of the adjective friendly?
Complete the question using the present perfect. Then answer it.
Have you ever _________ (buy) or _______ (sell) anything on Ebay or similar website?
Have you ever bought or sold anything on Ebay or similar website?
Which of this sentences is correct? Why?
Swimming is better exercise than running.
Swim is better exercise than running.
Swimming is better exercise than running.
The gerund acts as a subject in a sentence.
Which conditional is this? Then answer the question.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Second conditional
If I won the lottery, I would...
Is this sentence correct? If not, correct it.
He was in prison since ten years.
He was in prison for ten years.
Find the mistake in this sentence and correct it
Picking up garbage was the baddest job I’ve ever had.
Picking up garbage was the worst job I’ve ever had.
Complete the dialogue using present perfect or past simple.
A: _____ you ever ________ (be) to the USA?
B: Yes, I ______. I _______ (go) to New York last summer.
A: Have you ever been to the USA?
B: Yes, I have. I went to New York last summer.
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Challenge:
Choose the correct alternative
They drove without stopping / to stop for hours.
Complete the first conditional sentence.
When I finish the dishes, I ______ (help) you with your homework.
When I finish the dishes, I'll help you with your homework.
Is this sentence correct? If not, correct it.
We've been here for 3 o'clock.
We've been here since 3 o'clock.
Change these adjectives to their superlative form. Then choose one and make a sentence.
Old - Happy - famous
Old - the oldest
Happy - the happiest
Famous - The most famous
Complete the dialogue using the correct form of present perfect or past simple.
A: _____ your brother ________ (finish) university?
B: Yes, he _______ (finish) three weeks ago.
A: What's he going to do now?
B: He ________ (not decide) yet.
A: Have your brother finished university?
B: Yes, he finished three weeks ago.
A: What's he going to do now?
B: He hasn't decided yet.
Is this sentence correct? If not, correct it.
Would you like coming to a concert on Sunday?
Would you like to come to a concert on Sunday?
Is this sentence correct? If not, correct it.
If I have a lot of money, I'd buy a house.
If I had a lot of money, I'd buy a house.
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Challenge:
Explain the difference between using for and since to talk about periods of time.
Write the question using the superlative form of the adjective + ever + present perfect. Then answer it.
What / exciting film you / see ?
What is the most exciting film you have ever seen?
Explain the difference between these two sentences:
They were married for 2 years.
They have been married for 2 years.
They were married for 2 years.
They're not married anymore (finished action)
They have been married for 2 years.
They're still married (unfinished action)
Read the sentences and explain the difference in meaning.
I forgot to send that email.
I forgot sending that email.
I forgot to send that email.
You didn't remember to do it.
I forgot sending that email.
You have no memories of having done it.
Complete the sentences
First conditional
If I _________ (find) her address, I ________ (send) her an invitation.
Second conditional
If I _________ (find) her address, I ________ (send) her an invitation.
First conditional
If I find her address, I'll send her an invitation.
Second conditional
If I found her address, I'd send her an invitation.
Answer this question with two different sentences, use for and since in your answers.
How long have you lived in Santiago?
I've lived in Santiago since (beginning of a period)
I've lived in Santiago for (period of time)
Write the question using the superlative form of the adjective + ever + present perfect. Then answer the question.
What / important exam / you take?
What is the most important exam you have ever taken?