Exercise – 2
Read the incomplete sentences and complete them by using Present Perfect Continuous verbs. Use ‘for’ or ‘since’ to complete the sentences.
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She began to play tennis three years ago.
She has been playing tennis for three years.
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Tarun began to watch the film an hour ago. He is still watching it.
Tarun ____ the film ____ an hour.
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Samita began to read a book at 9.30. She is still reading it.
Samita ____ a book ____ 9.30
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Ruchi began to quarrel with Anuj at breakfast. They are still quarrelling.
Ruchi ____ with Anuj ____ breakfast.
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Manish began to work in the factory six months ago.
How long ____ Manish ____ in the factory? ____ six months.
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I began to teach English a long time ago.
I ____ English ____ a long time.
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Meet began to tell jokes at the beginning of the party. He is still telling jokes.
Meet ____ jokes ____ the beginning of the party.
Answers:
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has been playing, for
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has been watching, for
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has been reading, since
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has been quarrelling, since
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has, been working, for
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have been teaching, for
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has been telling, since
