1. John last saw his parents 10 years ago.

John hasn’t seen his parents for 10 years.

2. I’ve never read such an interesting book
This is the most interesting book I’ve ever read.
3. Our 25th anniversary is at the end of the year.
By the end of the year we will have celebrated our 25th anniversary.
4. Do you have anything fixed for Saturday evening?
What are you doing Saturday evening?
5. Do you have any experience driving this kind of car?
Have you driven this kind of car before?.
6. Jack left before I arrived at the office
When I arrived at the office, Jack was already gone.
7. I finished my homework. Then I went to the cinema.
When I went to the cinema, I’d already finished my homework.
8. During the searching of the house by the police, he interviewed the suspect.
While the police were searching the house, he interviewed the suspect.
9. The last time her boss paid her was 2 months ago.
Her boss hasn’t paid her for two months
10. They started arguing two hours ago and they are still arguing.
They have been arguing for two hours.
11. When did you meet John?
How long has it been since you met John?
12. Alan went to London three weeks ago and he is still there.
Alan has been in London for 3 weeks.
13. We bought this house in 2007.
We have this house since 2007
14. I last saw you in 2015
I haven’t seen you since 2015
15. My computer stopped working yesterday and still doesn’t work.
My computer hasn’t worked for a day
16. On the way to work I saw a car crash.
I saw a car crash while i was going to work
17. I did my homework before I went out.
I didn’t go out until I’d finished my homework
18. The thief escaped and then the police arrived.
By the time the police arrived, the thief had already left
19. Dave only sometimes writes me an email (NOT OFTEN)
Dave doesn’t often write to me
20. The band started playing at 10 and we arrived at 10.30 (BEFORE)
The band had started playing before we arrived.