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7 Experiences

A. Complete the sentences using the past simple
or present perfect form of the verbs in brackets.

1. The Jetsons (pack)
their suitcases last night for a long holiday in
the Bahamas.
2. Let’s buy candy canes from the candy shop
over there. We (not
eat) one since we were children.

3. I (already/water)
the flowers in the garden. Now, it is time to
trim the bushes.
4. The last time Jason
(wash) his car was a month ago.
5. So far, the children
(read) half of the book in class.

6. My parents (get)
vaccinated for the virus yesterday.

B. Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.
1. I haven’t eaten / didn’t eat anything since the morning. I am starving.

2. The taxi driver hasn’t noticed / didn’t notice I was riding close and hit me.
3. You have been / were on the phone for an hour. Who are you talking to?
4. The plane has landed / landed an hour ago, after a long delay.

5. Customers have complained / complained a lot about the company’s products recently.
6. The athletes have trained / trained hard to get a gold medal in the last Olympics.

C. Correct the mistake in each sentence.

1. Sam has read the instructions before he set up the cinema sound system at home yesterday.
.
2. The oil prices went up a bit recently in the world market.
.
3. They have just come from a holiday in Paris two days ago.
.
4. I guess I lost my car keys. I cannot find them.
.
5. Mary has tried several dresses before she bought the flowery one.
.
6. The little boy didn’t feel well in the last few days. He’s resting at home.
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