PRESENT PERFECT: INDEFINITE PAST
Look at the chart. Compare the work experience of Mr. Birand and Ms. Cruz.
Answer each question with a short answer. Then answer with a complete
sentence using the present perfect.
Work Experience
Mr. Birand Ms. Cruz
late shift
yes
no
weekend work
no
yes
work with computers
no
yes
hospital work
yes
yes
managed people
no
no
1.
Has Mr. Birand ever worked on weekends?
No, he hasn’t. Mr. Birand has never worked on weekends.
2.
Have Mr. Birand and Ms. Cruz ever worked in a hospital?
3.
Has Mr. Birand ever worked with computers?
4.
Has Ms. Cruz ever worked the late shift?
5.
Have Mr. Birand and Ms. Cruz ever worked as a manager?
PRESENT PERFECT WITH
FOR
AND
SINCE
Complete Sang Ho’s conversation with a new coworker. Use
for
,
since
, or the present perfect
form of the verbs.
Sang Ho:
Welcome to our department. How do you like it here so far?
Julian:
Oh, I like it. I’m still getting used to being in Houston, though.
Sang Ho:
Really? How long
1. live
you
here?
Julian:
Just
2.
last month. So I
3. not / have
time to meet many people yet.
Sang Ho:
Well, there are a lot of great people here. I can introduce you to everyone.
Julian:
Thanks. I’d like that!
4. work
you
here for a long time?
Sang Ho:
Yeah, I
5. work
here
6.
about five years. I really enjoy it.
Julian:
And
7. be
you always
in Houston?
Sang Ho:
Well, I wasn’t born here, but I
8. live
here
9.
most of my life.
It’s a great city.
have
been living
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