EXERCISE 28: Complete the sentences with the words in parentheses. Use the PRESENT
PERFECT or the SIMPLE PAST.
1. Maria got some bad news last week. She (be).
has been
sad since
she (get) got
the bad news.
2. I started school when I was five years old. I (be).
school since I (be).
five years old.
in
3. Ann's brother arrived a few days ago to visit her. She loves her brother and is happy
to be with him. She (be).
(come)
happy since her brother
4. Jack moved to Hong Kong after he graduated from the university. Jim (be)
in Hong Kong since he (graduate)
from the university.
5. The weather was hot and dry for many weeks. Two days ago it rained. The weather
(be).
two days ago
cool and wet since it (rain),
6. Jack broke his leg five days ago. He's in the hospital. He (be),
in the hospital since he (break)
HOW LONG
HAVE YOU
BEEN IN THE
HOSPITAL?
I'VE BEEN
HERE FOR
FIVE DAYS.
his leg
GET
WELL
SCON
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