Question

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) QO t the bad news. 2. I started school when I was five years old. I (be) in school since I (be) five years old. 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) happy since her brother (come) 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) cool and wet since it (rain) two days ago. 6. Jack broke his leg five days ago. He's in the hospital. He (be) in the hospital since he (break) his leg.

Answer 1

1. has been / got

2. have been / was

3. has been / came

4. has been / graduated

5. has been / rained

6. has been / broke