1. * A) machine B) clock C) mobile phone D) player 2. * A) mobile phone B) clock C) digital D) battery 3. * A) station B) centre C) station D) office 4. * A) block B) machine C) station D) officer 5. * A) thunderstorm B) temperature C) lightning D) thunderstorm and lightning 6. * A) frost B) snow C) sun D) flashes 7. * A) shower B) thunder C) earthquake D) sun
1. — She has been eating a lot of sweet things lately. — How many sweets has she eaten today?
In this sentence, we are talking about a continuous action that has been happening recently. To show this, we use the present perfect continuous tense. The auxiliary verb "has been" is followed by the present participle form of the verb "to eat" (eating). So, the answer to the question will be in the same tense and form: she has eaten.
2. — What have you been doing all day?
— I have been revising the material for my exam.
— Have you revised everything?
In this exchange, we are again using the present perfect continuous tense to talk about an ongoing action or situation. The auxiliary verb "have been" is followed by the present participle form of the verb "to do" (doing) or "to revise" (revising). The answer to the second question will be in the same tense and form: I have revised.
3. I have heard your promises so many times! I don't believe you anymore!
In this sentence, we are talking about a repeated action in the past that has an effect on the present. To show this, we use the present perfect tense. The auxiliary verb "have" is followed by the past participle form of the verb "to hear" (heard). So, the statement is in the present perfect tense.
4. — Oh, there's paint in your hair!
— I have been painting the ceiling in my room.
In this exchange, we are again using the present perfect continuous tense to talk about an ongoing action or situation. The auxiliary verb "have been" is followed by the present participle form of the verb "to paint" (painting). The action started in the past and is still happening, which is why there is paint in the person's hair.
5. How long did it take you to make such a wonderful dinner? You have cooked so many dishes!
In this sentence, we are talking about a completed action in the past. To show this, we use the past simple tense. The verb "to cook" is regular, so we add -ed to form the past tense. The person has finished cooking the dishes.
6. The book is so interesting! I have been reading for three hours. I have read almost all of it.
In this exchange, we are again using the present perfect continuous tense to talk about an ongoing action or situation. The auxiliary verb "have been" is followed by the present participle form of the verb "to read" (reading). The person has been reading for three hours and is still reading. But they also mention that they have read almost all of the book, which means they have finished most of it.
7. Mum has been having a rest in her room since she returned from work. Don't disturb her.
In this sentence, we are again using the present perfect continuous tense to talk about an ongoing action or situation. The auxiliary verb "has been" is followed by the present participle form of the verb "to have" (having). The action started in the past and is still happening, which is why the person shouldn't disturb their mom.
8. — You're breathing with difficulty! What's the matter?
— I have been walking very fast.
In this exchange, we are again using the present perfect continuous tense to talk about an ongoing action or situation. The auxiliary verb "have been" is followed by the present participle form of the verb "to walk" (walking). The person has been walking very fast, which is why they are breathing with difficulty.
9. — Nick has been making real progress lately.
— Oh, yes, he has been working hard this term.
In this exchange, we are again using the present perfect continuous tense to talk about an ongoing action or situation. The auxiliary verb "has been" is followed by the present participle form of the verb "to make" (making) or "to work" (working). Nick has been making progress and he has been working hard.
10. — I have known Mr. Jackson for so many years!
In this sentence, we are talking about a completed action in the past. To show this, we use the present perfect tense. The auxiliary verb "have" is followed by the past participle form of the verb "to know" (known). The person has known Mr. Jackson for a long time.
11. The weather has been awful lately. It has been raining for several weeks!
In this sentence, we are again using the present perfect continuous tense to talk about an ongoing action or situation. The auxiliary verb "has been" is followed by the present participle form of the verb "to be" (being) or "to rain" (raining). The weather has been bad and it has been raining for a long time.
12. — How long has your sister been thinking over Pete's proposal? — Oh, for several days.
— Well, has she decided anything?
In this exchange, we are again using the present perfect continuous tense to talk about an ongoing action or situation. The auxiliary verb "has been" is followed by the present participle form of the verb "to think" (thinking). The action started in the past and is still happening. The question is posed in the present perfect continuous tense, and the answer will be in the same tense and form: she has been thinking. The second question is posed in the present perfect tense, and the answer will be in the same tense and form: she has not decided anything yet.
1. but you are not supposed to press that button. Try the other one.
Explanation: "be supposed to" is used to talk about expectations or obligations. In this sentence, it means that pressing that button is not allowed or not expected, so you should try the other button instead.
2. but this letter says we are supposed to be there by two.
Explanation: Again, "be supposed to" is used to talk about expectations or obligations. In this case, the letter states that it is expected or required for us to be there by two.
3. You can’t wear that tonight! You are supposed to dress formally for these occasions.
Explanation: "be supposed to" is used to talk about what is expected or required. In this sentence, it is expected or required for you to dress formally for these occasions, so you cannot wear that outfit tonight.
4. Yes, I think we are supposed to stand up when the teacher walks into the room.
Explanation: "be supposed to" is used to talk about expectations or customs. In many schools, it is customary or expected for students to stand up when the teacher enters the room.
5. Don’t tell anyone what I told you. We are not supposed to know.
Explanation: "be supposed to" can also be used to talk about information that is not expected or allowed to be known. In this sentence, it means that we are not expected or allowed to know the information that was shared.
6. You are not supposed to use a dictionary. It’s here in the rules.
Explanation: "be supposed to" is used to talk about what is allowed or not allowed. In this sentence, it means that using a dictionary is not allowed, as it is stated in the rules.
7. He says we can look at the pictures but we are not supposed to touch them.
Explanation: "be supposed to" is used to talk about what is allowed or not allowed. In this sentence, it means that although we can look at the pictures, we are not allowed to touch them as per his instructions.
In this sentence, we are talking about a continuous action that has been happening recently. To show this, we use the present perfect continuous tense. The auxiliary verb "has been" is followed by the present participle form of the verb "to eat" (eating). So, the answer to the question will be in the same tense and form: she has eaten.
2. — What have you been doing all day?
— I have been revising the material for my exam.
— Have you revised everything?
In this exchange, we are again using the present perfect continuous tense to talk about an ongoing action or situation. The auxiliary verb "have been" is followed by the present participle form of the verb "to do" (doing) or "to revise" (revising). The answer to the second question will be in the same tense and form: I have revised.
3. I have heard your promises so many times! I don't believe you anymore!
In this sentence, we are talking about a repeated action in the past that has an effect on the present. To show this, we use the present perfect tense. The auxiliary verb "have" is followed by the past participle form of the verb "to hear" (heard). So, the statement is in the present perfect tense.
4. — Oh, there's paint in your hair!
— I have been painting the ceiling in my room.
In this exchange, we are again using the present perfect continuous tense to talk about an ongoing action or situation. The auxiliary verb "have been" is followed by the present participle form of the verb "to paint" (painting). The action started in the past and is still happening, which is why there is paint in the person's hair.
5. How long did it take you to make such a wonderful dinner? You have cooked so many dishes!
In this sentence, we are talking about a completed action in the past. To show this, we use the past simple tense. The verb "to cook" is regular, so we add -ed to form the past tense. The person has finished cooking the dishes.
6. The book is so interesting! I have been reading for three hours. I have read almost all of it.
In this exchange, we are again using the present perfect continuous tense to talk about an ongoing action or situation. The auxiliary verb "have been" is followed by the present participle form of the verb "to read" (reading). The person has been reading for three hours and is still reading. But they also mention that they have read almost all of the book, which means they have finished most of it.
7. Mum has been having a rest in her room since she returned from work. Don't disturb her.
In this sentence, we are again using the present perfect continuous tense to talk about an ongoing action or situation. The auxiliary verb "has been" is followed by the present participle form of the verb "to have" (having). The action started in the past and is still happening, which is why the person shouldn't disturb their mom.
8. — You're breathing with difficulty! What's the matter?
— I have been walking very fast.
In this exchange, we are again using the present perfect continuous tense to talk about an ongoing action or situation. The auxiliary verb "have been" is followed by the present participle form of the verb "to walk" (walking). The person has been walking very fast, which is why they are breathing with difficulty.
9. — Nick has been making real progress lately.
— Oh, yes, he has been working hard this term.
In this exchange, we are again using the present perfect continuous tense to talk about an ongoing action or situation. The auxiliary verb "has been" is followed by the present participle form of the verb "to make" (making) or "to work" (working). Nick has been making progress and he has been working hard.
10. — I have known Mr. Jackson for so many years!
In this sentence, we are talking about a completed action in the past. To show this, we use the present perfect tense. The auxiliary verb "have" is followed by the past participle form of the verb "to know" (known). The person has known Mr. Jackson for a long time.
11. The weather has been awful lately. It has been raining for several weeks!
In this sentence, we are again using the present perfect continuous tense to talk about an ongoing action or situation. The auxiliary verb "has been" is followed by the present participle form of the verb "to be" (being) or "to rain" (raining). The weather has been bad and it has been raining for a long time.
12. — How long has your sister been thinking over Pete's proposal? — Oh, for several days.
— Well, has she decided anything?
In this exchange, we are again using the present perfect continuous tense to talk about an ongoing action or situation. The auxiliary verb "has been" is followed by the present participle form of the verb "to think" (thinking). The action started in the past and is still happening. The question is posed in the present perfect continuous tense, and the answer will be in the same tense and form: she has been thinking. The second question is posed in the present perfect tense, and the answer will be in the same tense and form: she has not decided anything yet.
Explanation: "be supposed to" is used to talk about expectations or obligations. In this sentence, it means that pressing that button is not allowed or not expected, so you should try the other button instead.
2. but this letter says we are supposed to be there by two.
Explanation: Again, "be supposed to" is used to talk about expectations or obligations. In this case, the letter states that it is expected or required for us to be there by two.
3. You can’t wear that tonight! You are supposed to dress formally for these occasions.
Explanation: "be supposed to" is used to talk about what is expected or required. In this sentence, it is expected or required for you to dress formally for these occasions, so you cannot wear that outfit tonight.
4. Yes, I think we are supposed to stand up when the teacher walks into the room.
Explanation: "be supposed to" is used to talk about expectations or customs. In many schools, it is customary or expected for students to stand up when the teacher enters the room.
5. Don’t tell anyone what I told you. We are not supposed to know.
Explanation: "be supposed to" can also be used to talk about information that is not expected or allowed to be known. In this sentence, it means that we are not expected or allowed to know the information that was shared.
6. You are not supposed to use a dictionary. It’s here in the rules.
Explanation: "be supposed to" is used to talk about what is allowed or not allowed. In this sentence, it means that using a dictionary is not allowed, as it is stated in the rules.
7. He says we can look at the pictures but we are not supposed to touch them.
Explanation: "be supposed to" is used to talk about what is allowed or not allowed. In this sentence, it means that although we can look at the pictures, we are not allowed to touch them as per his instructions.