Put the verbs in brackets into the present perfect or the present perfect continuous, using short forms where appropriate.
1. A: How long (you/know) Alison?
B: We be friends since we were children.
2. A: Who (use) the car?
B: I was. Is there a problem?
3. A: What are Andrew and David doing?
B: They (work) in the garden for three hours.
4. A: Why is Sally upset?
B: She (lose) her bag.
5. A: I (always/believe) that exercise is good for you.
B: Of course, it’s good to keep fit.
6. A: Emily (teach) maths since she left university.
B: Yes, and she’s a very good teacher, too.
7. A: Fred (open) a new shop.
B: Really? Where is it?
8. A: This pie is delicious.
B: Is it? I (not/taste) it yet.
9. A: Have you found your umbrella yet?
B: No, I (look) for it for an hour now.
10. A: You look exhausted.
B: Well, I (clean) the windows since 8 o’clock this morning.
11. A: Can I have some more lemonade, please?
B: Sorry, your brother (just/drink) it all.
12. A: Have you got new neighbours?
B: Yes, they (just/move) to the area.
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