PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
Complete the message with the correct present perfect continuous form of the verbs.
Hey Tom,
I haven’t seen you for a while. What (1. do) _____________ you _____________
lately? Are you still playing soccer on Saturdays? Things are going well for me.
I (2. work) _____________ very hard. You know me—I like to keep busy. It’s great
because I (3. save) _____________ a lot of money since I (4. put) _____________ in
so much overtime. But I haven’t had much time for anything else. That’s why I
(5. not / show up) _____________ for soccer. But I miss it! I (6. spend) _____________
some time with Elena recently. Do you remember her? She moved to Dallas to go
to school, but she’s back now. She (7. look) _____________ for a job as an office
assistant. I (8. try) _____________ to help her with that. If you hear of anything, let
me know! I have to run, but let’s get together soon!
Charlie
have
been doing
POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS
Look at the picture. Then complete the conversation with the correct possessive pronouns.
Berta:
What a great party! I wish we didn’t have to leave so soon.
Marco:
I know. It was fun. Hey, are these your keys?
Berta:
No, but I’ll ask Oskar. They look like (1.)
.
Marco:
Can I get you your coat?
Berta:
Thanks.
Marco:
Is this one (2.)
.
Berta:
No. The blue one is (3.)
.
Marco:
Here you go. And is this your purse?
Berta:
Yes, that’s (4.)
.
Marco:
I can’t find my gloves. They must be here somewhere.
Berta:
Here’s a pair. Are these (5.)
?
Marco:
Yes. Thanks! Oh, and these boots look like Anita’s.
Berta:
Yes, these are (6.)
. Well, I guess we’re
all set to go.
Marco:
Actually, I think we’re still missing a couple of things.
Berta:
Right—Anita and Oskar!
his
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