Fill in the blanks with the present perfect or present perfect continuous tense form of the verb. In some cases, both are possible.

1. We ………………………. in this town since 1995. (live)

2. She ……………………….. yet. (not arrive)

3. She …………………… (act) in two films.

4. The child ………………………. (sleep) for hours.

5. I …………………….. a promotion. (get)

6. There ……………………. an explosion near the temple. (be)

7. I …………………….. (teach) English for 12 years.

8. Ever since she left college, she ………………………. for a job. (look)

9. She …………………….. to him for 12 years. (marry)

10. I ……………………… (know) her since our school days.

11. You ………………….. never …………………. me with anything. (help)

Answers

1. We have been living / have lived in this town since 1995.

2. She has not arrived yet.

3. She has acted in two films.

4. The child has been sleeping / has slept for hours.

5. I have got a promotion.

6. There has been an explosion near the temple.

7. I have been teaching/have taught English for 12 years.

8. Ever since she left college, she has been looking for a job.

9. She has been married to him for 12 years.

10. I have known her since our school days.

11. You have never helped me with anything.