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PART A
1. It (rain) has been raining all week. I hope it stops by Saturday because I want to go to the beach.
2. A: Where is Gary?
B: He (study, at the
library) is at the library studying for his German test on
Wednesday. In fact, he (review)
has been reviewing for the
test every day for the last week.
3. You look really great! (You, exercise) Have you been exercising at the fitness center?
4. Frank, where have you been? We (wait) have been waiting for you since 1 P.M..
5. A: What is that sound?
B: A car alarm (ring)
is ringing somewhere down the street. It (drive) is
driving me crazy - I wish it would stop! It (ring) has been
ringing for more than twenty minutes.
6. Joseph's English (improve, really) is really improving, isn't it. He (watch) has been watching American television programs and (study) studying (same subject so you do not need to repeat "has been") his grammar every day since he first arrived in San Diego. Soon he will be totally fluent.
7. A: You look a little tired. (You, get)
Have you been getting enough sleep lately?
B: Yes, I (sleep) have
been sleeping relatively well. I just look tired because I (feel)
have been feeling a little sick for the last week.
A: I hope you feel
better soon.
B: Thanks. I (take,
currently) am currently taking some medicine, so I should
feel better in a couple of days.
PART B
1. A: How long (be) have you been
in Canada?
B: I (study) have
been studying here for more than three years.
("Study" is
one of several words that are very flexibly used in the tenses. Often these
words are used as though they were non-continuous. Therefore "I have studied
here for more than three years." is also correct.")
2. I (have) have had the same car for more than ten years. I'm thinking about buying a new one.
3. I (love) have loved chocolate since I was a child. You might even call me a "chocoholic".
4. Matt and Sarah (have) have been having some difficulties in their relationship lately, so they (go) have been going to a marriage counselor. I hope they work everything out.
5. John (work) has been working for the government since he graduated from Harvard University. Until recently, he (enjoy) has enjoyed his work, but now he is talking about retiring.
6. Lately, I (think) have been thinking about changing my career because I (become) have become dissatisfied with the conditions at my company.
7. I (see) have been seeing
Judy for more than five years and during that time I have (see) have
seen many changes in her personality.