GRAMMAR QUIZ 1.

5 ● GROUP B

Name: ________________________
Class: ________________________

1.5 Present Perfect Continuous

1 Use the prompts to write sentences. Use the Present
Perfect Continuous.
1 they / live / here / for two years

2 Tom / not / answer / my calls / recently

3 why / they / travel / so much this year?

4 my brother / look / for a job / for a long time

5 how long / she / write / this article?

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2 Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the

verbs in brackets. Use the Present Perfect Simple or
Continuous.
1 I (a) (feel) very tired recently. That's
why I (b) (decide) to stay in bed
today.
2 Astrid (a) (work) in the garden all
afternoon. You can see that she (b)
(plant) a lot of flowers.
3 Nick (a) (pass) his driving exam only
recently so he (b) (not drive) very
long.
4 How long (a) (you / learn) to play the
piano? (b) (you / win) any
competitions yet?
5 I (a) (not cut) my hair since 2010.
I (b) (try) to grow it!
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