Grammar
When DON'T we use the present perfect tense?
a) when we want to particularly emphasise the length of time that has passed
b) when we want to talk about our experiences up to the present
c) when we want to talk about something that happened in the past but is important in the present
a) when we want to particularly emphasise the length of time that has passed --> present perfect continuous
How to say do tej pory, jak dotąd?
so far
What time expressions are commonly used with the past perfect continuous tense? Give at least three.
For example: all day, before, by the time, for, since
What adverb can be synonymous with the adverb recently?
lately
We (go) ... out for three years when we got married.
had been going
What verb can be inserted in this sentence?
David and I never ... in touch after college.
kept / stayed
The teacher is going to give me a second chance.
I am going to be given a second chance by the teacher.
Finish the sentence with the appropriate word.
If something is left behind or left without care and protection (e.g. a house), we can say it is ...
abandoned / deserted
Translate the sentence into English.
Przestępcy byli ścigani przez policję, gdy ich samochód uderzył w drzewo.
The criminals / offenders were being chased by the police as / when their car crashed into / hit a tree.
How to say pójść w swoją stronę (in the sense of ending a relationship)?
(to) go your separate ways