Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb (Present Perfect Simple or Continuous):
Example: She ___________ (work) at this company for five years.
Answer: has been working
1. I ___________ (read) five books this month.
2. He ___________ (not finish) his project yet.
3. They ___________ (play) soccer since morning.
4. We ___________ (live) in this house for ten years.
5. She ___________ (visit) Paris three times.
6. He ___________ (wait) for the bus for twenty minutes.
7. They ___________ (write) a new song recently.
8. I ___________ (study) English for two hours.
9. She ___________ (not see) her friend since last year.
10. They ___________ (run) a marathon this year.
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Choose the most appropriate tense for each sentence:
Example: She looks tired because she ___________ (study) all day.
Answer: has been studying
1. We ___________ (live) in this city for ten years.
2. He ___________ (visit) Paris three times.
3. They ___________ (wait) for the bus for twenty minutes.
4. She ___________ (cook) dinner since 6 PM.
5. He ___________ (finish) his homework already.
6. They ___________ (travel) around Europe this summer.
7. I ___________ (learn) Spanish for six months.
8. She ___________ (not eat) anything today.
9. He ___________ (work) on this project for weeks.
10. They ___________ (watch) TV all evening.
Exercise 3: Match Sentences
Match the sentences with their meanings:
Example: “I have painted the room.”
Meaning: Focus on the completion of painting.
1. She has been cooking all day.
2. He has written two novels.
3. They have been cleaning the house for hours.
4. She has visited London twice.
5. He has been playing the guitar since morning.
6. They have built a new bridge.
7. She has been studying for the exam all week.
8. He has repaired the car.
9. They have been waiting for the train for an hour.
10. She has baked a cake.