Fill in gaps with recently, how long, yet, for, always, ever, already, since, so far or
just.
1. a: has tom finished his exams yet?
b: no. he finishes next thursday.
2. a: has janet been working at the hospital?
b: she has been working there she left school.
3. a: how are you finding your new job?
b: great! i haven’t had any problems
4. a: is john at home, please?
b: no, i’m afraid he’s gone out.
5. a: have you been waiting long?
b: yes, i’ve been here two hours.
6. a: has martin been to spain?
b: no, i don’t think so.
7. a: have you spoken to mathew
b: yes. i phoned him last night.
8. a: can you do the washing-up for me, please?
b: don’t worry. mike has done it.
9. a: lucy has been musical, hasn’t she?
b: yes, she started playing the piano when she was five years old.
10. a: shall we go to that new restaurant tonight?
b: yes. i have been there. it’s really nice.
11. a: your dog’s been barking three hours!
b: i’m sorry. i’ll take him inside.
12. a: have you finished reading that book yet?
b: no, i’ve started it.
2) how long, since
3) so far
4) already
5) for
6) ever
7) yet
8) already
9) always
10) already
11) for
12) just