Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

Ministry of Higher Education

Baghlan University
Faculty Literature and Humanities
English Department

Essential Grammar in Use

3rd Edition
(Exercise 1 up to 20)

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Instructor: Teacher Ziaullah “Zaheer”
Contents
Am/is/are………………………………………………………………………….1
Am/is/are (question)………………………………………………………………2
I am doing (present continuous) ………………………………………………….3
Are you doing? (present continuous question) …………………………………...4
I do/work/like etc. (present simple) ………………………………………………5
I don’t (present simple negative) …………………………………………………6
Do you…? (Present simple question) …………………………………………….7
I am doing (present continuous) I do (present simple) …………………………...8
I have … and I’ve got…………………………………………………………….9
Was / were ……………………………………………………………………….10
Worked/got/went etc. (past simple) ...…………………………………………...11
I didn’t … did you…? (past simple negative and question) …………………….12
I was doing (past continuous) ……………………………………………………13
I was doing (past continuous) I did (past simple) ……………………………….14
I have done (present perfect 1) ………………………………………………...15
I’ve just … I’ve already … I haven’t …yet ……………………………………16
Have you ever….? (present perfect) …………………………………………...17
How long have you…? (present perfect) ………………………………………18
For since ago …………………………………………………………………….19

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1.1 write the short form (she’s / we aren’t etc.).
1 she is she’ 2 They are they’re 3 It is not it isn’t
4 That is that’s 5 I am not I am not 6 You are not you aren’t

1.2 Write am, is or are.

1. The weather is nice today.
2. I am not rich.
3. This bag is heavy.
4. These bags are heavy.
5. Look! There is Carol.
6. My brother and I are good tennis players.
7. Emily is at home. Here children are at school.
8. I am a Taxi driver. My sister is a nurse.

1.3 Complete the sentences.

1. Steve is ill. He’s in bed.
2. I’m not hungry, but I’m thirsty.
3. Mr. Thomas is a very old man. He’s 98.
4. These chairs aren’t beautiful, but they’re comfortable.
5. The weather is nice today. It’s warm and sunny.
6. You’re late; ‘No, I’m not. I’m early!
7. Catherin isn’t at home. She’s at work.
8. Here is your coat. Oh, thank you very much.

1.4 Look at Lisa’s sentences in 1A. Now write about yourself.

1 My name is Qurban 2 I’m from Afghanistan 3 I’m 21 years old
4 I’m student at College 5 My favorite color is black 6 I have interested in watching TV.

1.5 Write the sentences for the pictures. Use:

1 She’s thirsty 2 They’re cold 3 He’s hot
4 He’s afraid 5 They’re hungry 6 She’s angry

1.6 Write true sentences, positive or negative. Use is/isn’t or are/aren’t.

1. It isn’t hot today or it’s not hot today
2. It’s windy today or it’s not windy today
3. My hands are cold or my hands aren’t cold
4. Brazil is very big
5. Dimonds aren’t cheap
6. I’m hungry or I’m not hungry
7. I’m a good swimmer or I’m not a good swimmer
8. I’m interested in football or I’m not interested in football

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2.1 Find the right answers for the questions.
1. Where’s the camera? A London. 1. G
2. Is your car blue? B No, I’m not. 2. F
3. Is Linda from London? C Yes, you are. 3. H
4. Am I late? D My sister. 4. C
5. Where’s Ann from? E Black. 5. A
6. What color is your bag? F No, it’s black 6. E
7. Are you hungry? G In your bag. 7. B
8. How is George? H No, she’s American. 8. I
9. Who’s that women I very well. 9. D

2.2 Make questions with these words.

1. Is your mother at home?
2. Are your parents well?
3. Is your job interesting?
4. Are the shops open today?
5. Where are you from?
6. Are you interested in sports?
7. Is the post office near here?
8. Are your children at school?
9. Why you are late?
2.3 complete the questions. Use what…/who…/where…/how….
1. How are your parents? They are very well.
2. Where is the bus stop? At the end of the street.
3. How old are your children? Five, six and ten.
4. How much are these oranges? 1.50 a kilo
5. What is your favorite sport? Skiing.
6. Who is the man in the photograph? That’s my father.
7. What color are your new shoes? Black.
2.4 write the questions.
1. What’s your name? Paul.
2. Are you American? No, I’m Australian.
3. How old are you? I’m 30.
4. Are you a teacher? No, I’m a lawyer.
5. Are you married? Yes, I am.
6. Is your wife a lawyer? No, she is designer.
7. Where is she from? She’s Italian.
8. What’s her name? Anna.
9. How old is she? She’s 27

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3.1 What are these people doing? Use these verbs to complete the sentences:
1. She’s eating an apple. 4. He’s lying on the floor.
2. He’s waiting for a bus. 5. They’re having breakfast.
3. They’re playing football 6. She’s sitting on the table.

3.2 Complete the sentences. Use the verbs:

Build cook go have stand stay swim work
1. Please be quiet, I’m working.
2. Where’s Jhon? He is in the kitchen. He is cooking.
3. You are standing on my foot.’ ‘Oh, I’m sorry.’
4. Look! Somebody is swimming on the river.
5. We’re here in holiday. We’re staying at the Central Hotel.
6. ‘Where’s Sue?’ ‘She is having a shower.’
7. They’re building a new Hotel in the city center at the moment.
8. I’m going now. Good bye.

3.3 Look at picture. Write sentences about jane. Use She’s -ing or She isn’t -ing.
1. Jane isn’t having dinner.
2. She’s watching television.
3. She’s sitting on the floor.
4. She isn’t reading a book.
5. She’s playing the piano.
6. She isn’t laughing.
7. She is wearing a hat.
8. She’s writing a letter.

3.4 What happening now? Write true sentences.

1. I’m washing my hair.
2. It’s snowing.
3. I’m sitting on the chair.
4. I’m eating.
5. It’s raining.
6. I’m learning English.
7. I’m not listening to music.
8. The sun is shining.
9. I’m wearing shoes.
10. I’m not reading a newspaper.

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4.1 Look at the pictures and write the questions.
1. Are you watching it?
2. Are you going now?
3. Is it raining now?
4. Are you enjoying the film?
5. Is that clock working?
6. Are waiting for a bus?
4.2 Look at the pictures and complete the questions. Use:
Cry eat go laugh look at read
1. What are you reading?
2. Where is she going?
3. What are you eating?
4. Why are you crying?
5. What are they looking at?
6. Why is she laughing?
4.3 Make question from these words. Put the words in the right order.
1. Is Paul working today?
2. What are the children doing?
3. Are you listening to me?
4. Where are your friends going?
5. Are your parent’s watching television?
6. What’s Jessica cooking?
7. Why are you looking at me?
8. Is the bus coming?
4.4 Write short answers (Yes, I am. / No, he isn’t. etc.).
1. Are you watching tv? No, I’m not.
2. Are you wearing a watch? Yes, I’m.
3. Are you eating something? No, I’m not.
4. Is it raining? No, it isn’t.
5. Are you sitting on the floor? Yes, I’m.
6. Are you feeling well? Yes, I’m.

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5.1 Write these verbs with -s or -es.
1. (read) She reads.
2. (think) He thinks.
3. (fly) It flies.
4. (dance) He dances.
5. (have) She has.
6. (finish) It finishes.
5.2 Complete the sentences about the people in the sentences. Use:
Eat go live play play sleep
1. He plays the piano.
2. They live in a very big house.
3. She eats a lot of fruit.
4. He plays tennis.
5. The go to the cinema a lot.
6. He sleeps seven hours a night.
5.3 Complete the sentences. Use:
Boil close cost cost like like meet open speak teach wash
1. Maria speaks four languages.
2. The shops in the city center usually open at 9 o’clock in the morning.
3. The city Museum closes at 5 o’clock in the evening.
4. Tina is a teacher. She teaches mathematics to young children.
5. My job is very interesting. I meet a lot of people.
6. Peter’s care is always dirty. He never washes it.
7. Food is expensive. It costs a lot of money.
8. Shoes are expensive. They cost a lot of money.
9. Julia and I are good friends. I like her and she likes me.
5.4 Write sentences from these words. Use the right form of the verb (arrive or arrives etc.)
1. She always arrives early.
2. I never go to the cinema.
3. Martina always works hard.
4. Children usually likes chocolate.
5. Julia always enjoys parties.
6. I often forget people’s names.
7. Tim never watches television.
8. We usually have dinner at 7:30.
9. Jenny always wears nice cloth.

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6.1 Write the negative.
1. I don’t play the pian very well?
2. Jane doesn’t play the piano very well?
3. They don’t know my phone number?
4. We don’t work very hard?
5. He doesn’t have a bath every day?
6. You don’t do the same thing every day?
6.2 Study the information and write sentences with like.

Do you like……...? Ben/Sophie Kat You

e
1. Classical music? Yes No
2. Boxing?
3. Horror films?
No
Yes
Yes
No
?
1. Ben and Sophie like classical music.
Kate doesn’t like classical music.
2. Ben and Sophie don’t like boxing.
Kate likes boxing.
3. Kate and Sophie like horror films.
I like horror film.
6.3 Write about yourself. Use: I never… or I often… or I don’t… very often.
1. I often watch television.
2. I don’t go to the theater very often.
3. I often ride bicycle.
4. I often eat in restaurant.
5. I never travel by train.
6,4 Complete the sentences. All of theme are negative. Use don’t/doesn’t + these verbs.
Cost go know read see use wear
1. I buy a newspaper every day, but sometimes I don’t read it.
2. Paul has a car, but he doesn’t use it very often.
3. Paul and his friends like films, but they don’t go to the cinema very often.
4. Amanda is married, but she doesn’t wear a ring.
5. I don’t know much about politics. I’m not interested in it.
6. The Regent Hotel isn’t expensive. It doesn’t cost much to stay there.
7. Brian lives very near us, but we don’t see him very often.

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7.1 Write questions with Do…? And Does…?
1. I like chocolate. How about you? Do you like chocolate?
2. I play tennis. How about you? Do you play tennis?
3. You live near here. How about Lucy? Does Lucy live near here?
4. Tom plays tennis. How about his friend? Does his friend play tennis?
5. You speak English. How your brother? Does your brother speak English?
6. I do yoga every morning. How about you? Do you do yoga every morning?
7. Sue often goes away. How about Paul? Does Paul often go away?
8. I want to be famous. How about you? Do you want to be famous?
9. You work hard. How about Anna? Does she work hard?
7.2 Make questions from these words + do/does. Put the words in the right order.
1. Where do your parents live?
2. Do you always get up early?
3. How often do you watch TV?
4. What do you want for dinner?
5. Do you like football?
6. Does your brother like football?
7. What do you do in your free time?
8. Where does your sister work?
9. How often do you go to the cinema?
10. What does this word mean?
11. Does it often snow here?
12. What time do you usually go to bed?
13. How much does it cost to phone New York?
14. What do you have usually for dinner?
7.3 Complete the questions. Use these verbs:
Do do enjoy go like start teach work
1. What do you do? I work in a bookshop.
2. Do you enjoy it? It’s ok.
3. What time do you start in the morning? At 9 o’clock.
4. Do you work on Saturday? Sometimes.
5. How do go to work? Usually by bus.
6. And your husband. What does he do? He’s a teacher.
7. What does he teach? Science.
8. Does he like his job? Yes, He loves it.

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8.1 Answer the questions about the picture.
1. Does he take photographs? Yes, He does.
Is he taking a photograph? No, He isn’t.
What is she doing? He’s having a bath.
2. Is she deriving a bus? No, she isn’t.
Does she derive a bus? Yes, she does.
What is she doing? She is playing the piano.
3. Does he clean windows? Yes, he does.
Is he cleaning a window? Yes, he is.
What is he doing? He is cleaning a window.
8.2 Complete the sentences with am/is/are or do/don’t/does/doesn’t.
1. Excuse me, do you speak English?
2. ‘Where’s Kate.’ ‘I don’t know.’
3. What’s funny? Why are you laughing?
4. What does your sister do? ‘she’s a dentist.’
5. It is raining. I don’t want to go out in the rain.
6. Where are you come from? Canada.
7. How much does it cost to send a letter to Canada?
8. Steve is a good tennis player, but he doesn’t play very often.
8.3 Put the verb in the present continuous (I am doing) or the present simple (I do).
1. Excuse me, do you speak English?
2. ‘Where’s Tom?’ He’s having a shower.
3. I don’t watch television very often.
4. Listen! Somebody is singing.
5. Sandra is tired. She wants to go home now.
6. How often do read a newspaper?
7. Excuse me, but you’re sitting on my place. Oh, I’m sorry.
8. I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Can you speak more slowly?
9. It’s late. I’m going to home now. I’m coming.
10. What time does your father finish work every day?
11. You can turn off the tv. ‘I’m not listening to it’.
12. Where’s Paul? In the kitchen. He is cooking something.
13. Martin doesn’t usually derive to work. He usually walks.
14. Sue doesn’t like coffee. She prefers tea.

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9.1 Write the short form with got (we’ve got/he hasn’t got etc.)
1. We have got. (we’ve got)
2. He has got. (he’s got)
3. They have got. (They’ve got)
4. She has not got. (she hasn’t got)
5. It has got. (it’s got)
6. I have not got. (I haven’t got)
9.2 Read the questions and answers. Then write sentences about Mark.
1. Have you got a car? No, He hasn’t got a car.
2. Have you got a computer? Yes, He’s got a computer.
3. Have you got a dog? No, He hasn’t got a dog.
4. Have you got a mobile phone? No, He hasn’t got a phone number.
5. Have you got a watch? Yes, He’s got a watch.
6. Have you got any brothers or sisters? Yes, He has two brothers and one sister.
What about you? Write sentences with I’ve got or I haven’t got.
7. (a computer) I’ve a got a computer.
8. (a dog) I haven’t got a dog.
9. (a bike) I haven’t got a bike.
10. (Brothers and sisters) I’ve 3 brother and 4 sisters.
9.3 Write these sentences with got (I’ve got / have you got etc.).
1. They have two children. They’ve got two children.
2. She doesn’t have a key. She hasn’t got a key.
3. He has a new job. He’s got a new job.
4. They don’t have much money. They haven’t got much money.
5. Do you have an umbrella? Have you got an umbrella?
6. We have a lot of work to do. We’ve got a lot of work to do.
7. I don’t have your phone number. I haven’t got your phone number.
8. Does your father have a car? Has your father got a car?
9. How much money do we have? How much money we’ve got?
9.4 Write have got (‘ve got), has got (‘s got), haven’t got or hasn’t got.
1. Sarah hasn’t got a car. She goes everywhere by bicycle.
2. They like animals. They’ve got three dogs and two cats.
3. Charles isn’t happy. He’s got a lot of problems.
4. They don’t read much. They haven’t got many books.
5. What’s wrong? I’ve got something in my eye.
6. Where’s my pen? I don’t know. I haven’t got it.
7. Julia wants to go to the concert, but she hasn’t got a ticket.

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10.1 Where were these people at 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon?
1. Gary was in bed.
2. Jack and Kate were in the cinema.
3. Sue was at the station
4. Mr. and Mrs. Hall were at a restaurant.
5. Beth was on the beach.
6. I was at work.
10.2 Write am/is/are (present) or was/were (past).
1. Last year she was 22, so she is 23 now.
2. Today the weather is nice, but yesterday it was very cold.
3. I am hungry. Can I have something to eat?
4. I feel fine this morning, but I was very tired last night.
5. Where were you at 11 o’clock last Friday morning?
6. Don’t buy those shoes. They are very expensive.
7. I like your new jacket. Is it expensive?
8. This time last year. I was in Paris.
9. Where are children? I don’t know. They were here a few minutes ago.
10.3 Write was/were and wasn’t/weren’t.
1. We weren’t happy with the hotel. Our room was very small and it wasn’t clean.
2. Mark was at work last week because he was ill. He’s better now.
3. Yesterday was a public holiday, so the banks were closed. They’re open today.
4. Were Kate and Bill in the party? Kate was there, but Bill wasn’t.
5. Where are my keys? I don’t know. They were on the table, but they’re not there.
6. You weren’t at home last night? Where were you?
10.4 Write questions from these words + was/were. Put the words in the correct order.
1. Why were you late this morning? The traffic was bad.
2. Was your exam difficult? No, it was easy.
3. Where were Sue and Chris last week? They were on holiday.
4. How much was your new camera? Sixty pounds.
5. Was the weather nice last week? Yes, it was beautiful.

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11.1 Complete the sentences. Use a verb from the box.
Clean die enjoy finish happen open rain start stay want
1. I cleaned my teeth three times yesterday.
2. It was hot in the room, so I opened the window.
3. The film was very long. It started at 7:15 and finished at 10 o’clock.
4. When I was a child. I wanted to be a doctor.
5. The accident happened last Sunday afternoon.
6. It’s a nice today, but yesterday it rained all day.
7. We enjoyed our holiday last year. We stayed at a very nice place.
8. Anna’s grandfather died when he was 90 years old.
11.2 Write the past simple of these verbs.
1 Get got 2 see saw 3 play played 4 pay paid
5 visit visited 6 buy bought 7 go went 8 think thought
9 copy copied 10 know knew 11 put put 12 speak spoke
11.3 Read about Lisa’s journey to Madrid. Put the verbs in the correct form.
Last Tuesday Lisa flew from London to Madrid. She got up at 6 o’clock in the morning and had a cup of
coffee. At 6:30 she left home and drove to the airport. When she got there, she parked the car, walked to
the airport building, and checked for her flight. The plane had on time and waited to Madrid two hours
later. Finally, she departed a taxi from the airport to her hotel in the center of Madrid.
11.4 Write sentences about the past (yesterday / last week etc.).
1. James always goes to work by car. Yesterday he went to work by car.
2. Rachel often loses her keys. She lost her keys last week.
3. Kate meets her friends every evening. She met her friends yesterday evening.
4. I usually buy two newspapers every day. Yesterday I bought two newspapers.
5. We often go to the cinema at weekends. Last Sunday we went to the cinema.
6. I eat an orange every day. Yesterday I ate an orange.
7. Tom always has a shower in the morning. This morning he had a shower.
8. Our friends often come to see us. They came to see us last Friday.
11.5 Write sentences about what you did yesterday.
1. I went to the theater.
2. I did my homework.
3. I went to see my cousin.
4. I brought some fresh fruits at the city.
5. I called to close friends.
6. I cleaned my room.

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12.1 Complete these sentences with the verb in the negative.
1. I saw Barbara, but I didn’t see Jane.
2. They worked on Monday, but they didn’t work on Tuesday.
3. We went to the post office, but we didn’t go to the bank.
4. She had a pen, but she didn’t have any paper.
5. Jack did French at school, but he didn’t do German.

12.2 Write questions with Did…?

1. I watched TV last night. How about you? Did you watch TV last night?
2. I enjoyed the party. How about you? Did you enjoy the party?
3. I had a good holiday. How about you? Did you have a good holiday?
4. I finished work early. How about you? Did you finish work early?
5. I slept well last night. How about you? Did you sleep well last night?

12.3What did you do yesterday? Write positive or negative sentences.

1. (watch TV) I watched TV. I didn’t watch TV.
2. (get up before 7 o’clock) I got up before … I didn’t get up before 7 o’clock.
3. (have a shower) I had a shower. I didn’t have a shower.
4. (buy a magazine) She bought a magazine. She didn’t buy a magazine.
5. (eat meat) He ate meat. He didn’t eat meat.
6. (go to bed before 10:30) They went to bed… They didn’t go to bed before 10:30.

12.4Write B’s questions. Use:

Arrive cost go go to bed late happen have a nice time stay win
1. A: We went to New York last month.
B: Where did you stay?
A: With some friends.
2. A: I was late for the meeting.
B: What time did you arrive?
A: Half past nine.
3. A: I played tennis this afternoon.
B: Did you win?
A: No, I lost.
4. A: I had a nice holiday.
B: Good. Where did you go?
A: To the mountain.
5. A: We came home by the taxi.
B: How much did it cost?
A: Ten pounds.
6. A: I’m tired this morning.
B: Did you go to bed late?
A: No, but I didn’t sleep very well.

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13.1 Look at pictures. Where were these people at 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon? And what were
they doing?
1. Rachel was at home. She was watching TV.
2. Jack and Kate were at the cinema. They were watching film.
3. Tim was in his car. He was deriving.
4. Tracey was in the station. She is waiting for a train.
5. Mr. and Mrs. Hall were in the park. They were walking.
6. I was in a café. I was having a drink with my friends.
13.2 Sarah did a lot of things yesterday morning. Look at the pictures and complete the chart.
1. At 8:45 she was washing her car.
2. At 10:45 she was playing tennis.
3. At 8 o’clock she was reading a newspaper.
4. At 12:10 she was cooking the lunch.
5. At 7:15 she was eating breakfast.
6. At 9:30 she was cleaning the kitchen.
13.3 Complete the questions. Use was/were -ing. What/where/why if necessary.
1. (you/live) Where were you livening in 19199? In London.
2. (you/do) What were you doing at 2 o’clock? I was asleep.
3. (it/rain) was it raining when you got up? No, it was sunny.
4. (Sue/derive) Why Sue was deriving so fast? Because she was late
5. (Time/wear) Was Time wearing a suit yesterday? No, a T-shirt and jeans.
13.4 Look at the picture. What was he doing? Write positive and negative sentences.
1. He wasn’t wearing a jacket.
2. He was carrying a bag.
3. He wasn’t going to the dentist.
4. He was eating an ice-cream.
5. He wasn’t carrying an umbrella.
6. He wasn’t going home.
7. He was wearing a hat.
8. He wasn’t riding a bicycle.

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14.1 Look at the pictures. Put the verbs in the correct form, past continuous or past simple.
1. Lucy broke her arm last week. It happened when she was painting her room. She fell off the
ladder.
2. The train arrived at the station and Paula got off. Two friends of hers, Jon and Rachel, were
waiting to meet her.
3. Yesterday Sue was walking along the road when she met James. He was going to the station to
catch a train and he was carrying a bag. They stopped to talk for a few minutes.
14.2 Put the verb into the past continuous and past simple.
1. A: What were you doing when the phone rang?
B: I was watching television.
2. A: Was Jane busy when you went to see her?
B: Yes, she was studying.
3. A: Did the post arrive this morning?
B: It came while I was having breakfast.
4. A: Did Tracey at work today?
B: No, she didn’t go to work. She was ill.
5. A: How fast were you deriving when the police stopped you?
B: I’m not sure, but I didn’t derive very fast.
6. A: Did your team win the football match yesterday?
B: The weather was very bad, so we didn’t play.
7. A: How did you break the window?
B: We were playing football. I kicked the ball and it hit the window.
8. Did you see Jane last night?
B: Yes, she wore a very nice jacket.
9. A: What were you doing at 2 o’clock this morning?
B: I was asleep.
10. A: I lost my key last night.
B: How did you get into your room?
A: I climbed in through a window.

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Unite 15
15.1 Look at the pictures. What has happened? Choose from the box.

Go to bed Clean her shoes Stop raining

Close the door Fall down Have a shower

1. He has cleaned his shoes.

2. She has closed the door.
3. They’ve gone to bed.
4. It’s stopped raining.
5. He has had a shower.
6. The picture has fallen down.
15.2 Complete the sentences from the box.

Break Buy Decide Finish Forget Go Go

Invite Read See Not/see Take Tell Not/

1. Can I have a look at newspaper? Yes, I’ve finished with it.

2. I’ve bought some new shoes. Do you want to see them?
3. Where is Liz? She’s not here. She’s gone out.
4. I’m looking for Paulo. Have you seen her?
5. Look! Somebody has broken the window.
6. Does Lisa know that you’re going away? Yes, I’ve told her.
7. I can’t find my umbrella. Somebody has taken it.
8. Where are my glasses? ‘I don’t know. I haven’ seen them.’
9. I’m looking for Sarah. Where has she gone?
10. I know that women, but I’ve forgotten her name.
11. Sue is having a party tonight. She’s invited a lot of people.
12. What are you going to do? Have you decided?
13. A: Does Bill know about meeting tomorrow?
B: I don’t think so. I haven’t told him.
14. ‘Do want this magazine?’ ‘No, I’ve read it, thanks.’

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Unite 16
16.1 Write sentences with just for each picture.
1. They’ve just arrived.
2. He’s just got up.
3. They’ve just bought a new car.
4. The race has just started.
16.2 Complete the sentences. Use already + present perfect.
1. What time is Paul arriving? He’s already arrived.
2. Do your friends want to see the film? No, they’ve already seen it.
3. Don’t forget to phone Tom. I’ve already phoned him.
4. When is Martin going away? He’s already gone away.
5. Do you want to read the newspaper? She’s already read it.
16.3 Write a sentence with just (They’ve just…/She’s just…etc.) or a negative sentence with yet
(They haven’t…yet / She hasn’t…yet etc.).
1. She hasn’t gone out yet.
2. The bus has just gone.
3. The train hasn’t left yet.
4. He hasn’t opened yet.
5. They’ve just finished their dinner.
6. It hasn’t stopped raining yet.
16.4 Write question with yet.
1. Your friend has got a new job. Perhaps she has started it. You ask her.
Have you started your new job yet?
2. Your friend has some new neighbours. Perhaps he has met them. You ask for.
Have you met your new neighbours yet?
3. Your friend must pay her phone bill. Perhaps she has paid it. You ask for.
Have you paid your phone bill yet?
4. Tom was trying to sell his car. Perhaps he has sold it. You ask a friend about Tom.
Has Tom sold his car yet?

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Unite 17
17.1 You are asking Helen questions beginning Have you ever…? Write questions.
1. (London?) Have you ever been to London? No, Never.
2. (Play/golf) Have you ever played golf? Yes, many times.
3. (Australia) Have you ever been to Australia? Yes, once.
4. (lose/your passport) Have you ever loosen your passport? No, never.
5. (fly/in a helicopter) Have you ever flown in a helicopter? Yes, a few times.
6. (win/a race) Have you ever won a race? No, never.
7. (New York) Have you ever gone to New York) Yes, twice.
8. (drive / a bus) Have your ever driven a bus? No, never.
9. (break / your leg) Have you ever broken your leg? Yes, once.
17.2 Write sentences about Helen. (Look at her answers in Exercise 17.1.).
1. (New York) She’s been to New York twice.
2. (Australia) She’s been to Australia once time.
3. (win / a race) She’s never won a race.
4. (fly / in a helicopter) She’s flown in a helicopter few times.
Now write about yourself. How often have done these things?
5. (New York) I’ve never been in New York.
6. (Play / tennis) I’ve never played tennis.
7. (drive / a lorry) I’ve never driven a lorry.
8. (be / late for work or school) I’ve been late a lot of times to school.
17.3 Mary 65 years old. She has had an interesting life. What has she done?

Have be All over the world. A lot of interesting things.

Do write Many different jobs A lot of interesting people.
Travel meet Ten books Married three times.

1. She has had many different jobs.

2. She has written ten books.
3. She has done a lot of interesting things.
4. She has traveled all over the world.
5. She has been married three times.
6. She has met a lot of interesting people.
17.4 Write gone or been.
1. Bill is on holiday at the moment. He’s gone to Spain.
2. ‘Where’s Jane?’ ‘She’s not here. I think she’s gone to the bank.’
3. Hello, Sue. Where have you been? Have you been to the bank?
4. Have you ever been to Mexico? No, never.
5. My parents aren’t at home at the moment. They’ve gone out.
6. There’s a new restaurant in town. Have you been to it?
7. Rebecca knows Paris well. She’s gone there three times.

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 8. Helen was here earlier, but I think she’s gone now.

Unite 18
18.1 Complete these sentences.
1. Jane is in Ireland. She has been in Ireland since Monday.
2. I know Lisa. I have known her for a long time.
3. Sarah and Andy are married. They have been married since 1999.
4. Brian is ill. He has been ill for the last few days.
5. We live in Scott Road. We have been there for a long time.
6. Catherine works in a bank. She has worked in a bank for five years.
7. Alan has a headache. He has had a headache since he got up this morning.
8. I’m learning English. I have been learning English for six months.
18.2 Make questions with how long…?
1. Jane is on holiday. How long has she been on holiday?
2. Scott and Judy are in Brazil. How long have they gone to in Brazil?
3. I know Amy. How long have you known Amy?
4. Diana is learning Italian. How long has she been learning Italian?
5. My brother lives in Canada. How long has your brother lived in Canada?
6. I’m a teacher. How long have you been teacher?
7. It is raining. How long has it been raining?

For ten minutes All day All her life

For ten years Since he was 20 Since Sunday
18.3 Look at the pictures and complete the sentences with:
1. They have been married for ten years.
2. She has lived in Wales all her life.
3. They have been on holiday since Sunday.
4. The sun has been shining all day.
5. She has been waiting for ten minutes.
6. He has had a beard since he was 20.
18.4 Which is right?
1. Mark lives / has lived in Canada since April.
2. Jane and I are friends. I know / I’ve known her very well.
3. Jane and I are friends. I know / I known her for a long time.
4. A: Sorry I late. How long are you waiting / have you been waiting?
B: Not long. Only five minutes.
5. Martin works / has worked in a hotel now. He likes his job a lot.
6. Ruth is reading the newspaper. She is reading / she has been reading for two hours.
7. How long do you live / have you lived in this house? About ten years.
8. Is that a new coat? No, I have / I’ve had this coat for a long time.
9. Tom is / has been in Spain at the moment. He is / he has been there for the last three days.

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Unite 19
19.1 Write for and since.
1. Jane has been in Ireland since Monday.
2. Jane has been in Ireland for three days.
3. My aunt has lived in Australia for 15 years.
4. Jennifer is her office. She has bee there since 7 o’clock.
5. India has been an independent country since 1947.
6. The bus is late. We’ve been waiting for 20 minutes.
7. Nobody lives on those houses. They have been emptied for many years.
8. Michael has been ill for a long time. He has been in hospital since October.
19.2 Answer these questions. Use ago.
1. When was your last meal? Three hours ago.
2. When was the last time you were ill? Two weeks ago.
3. When did you last go to the cinema? On month ago.
4. When was the last time you were in a car? One day ago.
5. When was the last time you went on holiday? Four month ago.
19.3 Complete the sentences. Use for or ago with these words.
1. Jane arrived in Ireland three days ago.
2. Jane has been in Ireland for three days.
3. Lynn and Mark have been married for 20 years.
4. Lynn and Mark got married 20 years ago.
5. Dan arrived a few hours ago.
6. I bought these shoes a few days ago.
7. Silvia has been learning English for six months.
8. Have you known Lisa for a long time?
19.4 Complete the sentences with for or since.
1. Jane is in Ireland-she arrived there three days ago.
Jane has been in Ireland for three days.
2. Jack is here - he arrived on Tuesday.
Jack has been here since Tuesday.
3. It’s raining – it started an hour ago.
It’s been raining for an hour.
4. I know Sue – I first met her in 2002.
I’ve known Sue since 2002.
5. Claire and Matthew are married – they got married six months ago.
Claire and Matthew have been married for six months.
6. Liz is studying medicine at university – she started three years ago.

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 Liz has been studying medicine at university for three years.
7. David plays the piano – he started when he was seven years old.
David has played the piano since he was seven years old.

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