Perfect tenses
Could you check those sentences?
1. I'm afraid I've had some bad news. My cousin had been in an accident.
2. My eyes are hurting a bit because I've been reading this book for over 2 hours.
3. I really enjoyed the new drama series on TV last night. I hadn't seen it before.
4. I'm so glad Katya texted me form her holiday this morning. I had been waiting to hear from her all week.
5. No, I don't need to tidy my room because I've already tidied it. I did it last night.
6. I have been getting a lot of headaches recently. I think I need to see the doctor.
7. We have been working on this for ages. Let's have a break.
8. Leo has broken up with Helena and she is feeling very sad.
Dialogue:
A: You have been on holiday - your face is tanned!
B: You are right! I've been skiing in Switzerland with Ron and Tommy. We got back last night.
A: Have you seen Mark yet?
B: No. I haven't time. But he has been busy training for the swimming compettion nect weekend. I imagine he is in the pool now.
A: I know. I saw him yesterday morning. He had been training for two hours before school. He looked terrible.
B: When I lef for Switzerland next week, they hadn't chosen the team for the competition but Mar texted me during the week to tell me the news.
A: Yes, he has been looking forward to it. Let's go and watch him together.
1. Why are you so sad?
a. I've lost lot of money.
b. I've been watching a sad movie with my friends.
2. Why is your jacket dirty?
a. I haven't had time to do the laundry.
b. I have been splashed by a car.
3. Why are you so tired?
a. I haven't slept well.
b. I have been working for 8 hours.
4. Why are you so angry?
a. My boss has fired me.
b. I haven't been eating breakfast this morning.
Thank you in advance :)
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Perfect tenses
Could you check those sentences?1. I'm afraid I've had some bad news. My cousin has been in an accident.
2. My eyes are hurting a bit because I've been reading this book for over 2 hours.
3. I really enjoyed the new drama series on TV last night. I hadn't seen it before.
4. I'm so glad Katya texted me from her holiday this morning. I had been waiting to hear from her all week.
5. No, I don't need to tidy my room because I've already tidied it. I did it last night.
6. I have been getting a lot of headaches recently. I think I need to see the doctor.
7. We have been working on this for ages. Let's have a break.
8. Leo has broken up with Helena and she is feeling very sad.
Dialogue:
A: Have you been on holiday - your face is tanned!
B: You are right! I've been skiing in Switzerland with Ron and Tommy. We got back last night.
A: Have you seen Mark yet?
B: No. I haven't had time. But he has been busy training for the swimming compettion next weekend. I imagine he is in the pool now.
A: I know. I saw him yesterday morning. He had been training for two hours before school. He looked terrible.
B: When I left for Switzerland last week, they hadn't chosen the team for the competition but Mar texted me during the week to tell me the news.
A: Yes, he has been looking forward to it. Let's go and watch him together.
1. Why are you so sad?
a. I've lost a lot of money.
b. I've been watching a sad movie with my friends.
2. Why is your jacket dirty?
a. I haven't had time to do the laundry.
b. I have been splashed by a car.
3. Why are you so tired?
a. I haven't slept well.
b. I have been working for 8 hours.
4. Why are you so angry?
a. My boss has fired me.
b. I haven't eating breakfast this morning.
Thank you in advance :)
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Perfect tenses
Could you check those sentences?1. I'm afraid I've had some bad news. My cousin had has been in an accident.
2. My eyes are hurting a bit because I've been reading this book for over 2 two hours. (Numbers less than 10 are spelled out.)
3. I really enjoyed the new drama series on TV last night. I hadn't seen it before.
4. I'm so glad Katya texted me form from her holiday this morning. I had have been waiting to hear from her all week.
5. No, I don't need to tidy my room because I've already tidied it. I did it last night.
6. I have been getting a lot of headaches recently. I think I need to see the doctor.
7. We have been working on this for ages. Let's have a break.
8. Leo has broken up with Helena and she is feeling very sad.
Dialogue:
A: You have been on holiday - your face is tanned!
B: You are right! I've been skiing in Switzerland with Ron and Tommy. We got back last night.
A: Have you seen Mark yet?
B: No. I haven't had time. But he has been busy training for the swimming compettion nect competition next weekend. I imagine he is in the pool now.
A: I know. I saw him yesterday morning. He had been training for two hours before school. He looked terrible.
B: When I lef left for Switzerland next last week, they still hadn't chosen the team for the competition but Mar texted me during the week to tell me the news.
A: Yes, he has been looking forward to it. Let's go and watch him together.
1. Why are you so sad?
a. I've lost lot of money.
b. I've been watching a sad movie with my friends.
2. Why is your jacket dirty?
a. I haven't had time to do the laundry.
b. I have been was splashed by a car.
3. Why are you so tired?
a. I haven't slept well.
b. I have been working for 8 eight hours.
4. Why are you so angry?
a. My boss has fired me.
b. I haven't eaten been eating breakfast this morning.
Thank you in advance :)
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