4.7. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the
same as the first, using no more than three words.
1. I came to live here three months ago.
I ………………………………………………………….. here for three months.
2. Sophie is out at the shops at the moment.
Sophie ……………………………………………………………… to the shops.
3. I’ve had French lessons since March.
I ……………………………………………………………. French since March.
4. I’m still reading this book.
I …………………………………………………………... reading this book yet.
5. Paul left the room a moment ago.
Paul has ……………………………………………………………….. the room.
6. It’s ages since I last went to the cinema.
I …………………………………………………………. to the cinema for ages.
7. This is the first time I’ve eaten snails.
I …………………………………………………………………… snails before.
8. I don’t remember Helen’s phone number.
I’ve ……………………………………………………... Helen’s phone number.
4.8. Complete the following sentences, putting one verb in the present
perfect and one in the past simple.
1. We (live) in Manchester from 1995 to 2003, but we (move) to Liverpool now.
2. A: There’s a great film at the Odeon this week. (you see) it? – B: Not this
week. I (see) it in London last year.
3. When we were kids, we (go) to Blackpool for our holidays, but I (not be)
back there for years.
4. A: This is Mary. I don’t think you (meet). – B: Oh yes. We know each other
well. We (be) at school together.
5. A: I (try) to phone John, but he’s not at home. – B: He should be. He (leave)
work an hour ago.