A. Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.

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Exercise 2 (Mixed tenses).

C. Complete these sentences using the verb given. If possible, use the present perfect continuous; if not, use the present perfect.

1 Since they were very young, the children (enjoy) travelling by plane.

2 It (snow) heavily since this morning.

3 I'm pleased to say that the team (play) well all season.

4 I never (understand) why we have to pay so much tax.

5 I (not read) any of Dickens' novels.

6 In recent years, Brazilian companies (put) a lot of money into developing advanced technology.

(from: Martin Hewings. English Grammar in Use –Advanced. Cambridge University Press, 7^th ed.)

a) I can't believe it, Inspector. You mean that Smith stole/has stolen/has been stealing money from the till all this time!

b) You three boys look very guilty! What did you do/have you done/have you been doing since I left/have left the room?

c) Why on earth didn't you tell/haven't you told me about that loose floorboard? I tripped/have tripped over it just now and hurt myself.

d) It's a long time since I saw/have seen/have been seeing your brother Paul. What did he do/has he done/has he been doing lately?

e) I can't believe that you ate/have eaten/have been eating three pizzas already! I only brought/have only brought them in fifteen minutes ago!

f) Don't forget that you didn't see/haven't seen Mrs Dawson. She has waited/has been waiting outside since 10.30.

g) What did you think/have you thought of Brighton? Did you stay/Have you stayed there long?

h) I feel really tired. I weeded/have weeded/have been weeding the garden for the last three hours and I didn't rest/haven't rested for a single moment.

i) I'm having problems with David. He has called/has been calling me up in the middle of the night and told/telling me his troubles.

j) How long did you have/have you had/have you been having driving lessons? And did you take/have you taken/have you been taking your test yet?