Question

Match each sentence on the left with one of the descriptions on the right. 1. I’ve read The Gentleman’s Thief. 2. I’ve read it several times. 3. I’ve only just read it. a. several actions completed in the past b. an action completed recently c. an action completed at some time in the past 4. He’s been writing his autobiography. 5. He’s just been playing tennis. 6. He’s been playing tennis for years. a. a recently finished action b. an action repeated over a period up to now c. a project that probably isn’t completed yet 7. I’ve only been really frightened once. 8. I’ve only been frightened several times. 9. I’ve been frightened since. a. a state at some time in the past b. a state continuing up to now c. a state repeated on occasions in the past

Answer 1

1. C

2. A

3. B

4. C

5. A

6. B

7. A

8. C

9. B

Answer 2

Matching the sentences on the left with the descriptions on the right:

1. I’ve read The Gentleman’s Thief. Description: c. an action completed at some time in the past

2. I’ve read it several times. Description: a. several actions completed in the past

3. I’ve only just read it. Description: b. an action completed recently

4. He’s been writing his autobiography. Description: c. a project that probably isn’t completed yet

5. He’s just been playing tennis. Description: a. a recently finished action

6. He’s been playing tennis for years. Description: b. an action repeated over a period up to now

7. I’ve only been really frightened once. Description: c. a state repeated on occasions in the past

8. I’ve only been frightened several times. Description: c. a state repeated on occasions in the past

9. I’ve been frightened since. Description: b. a state continuing up to now