Present Perfect Development (B1)

1. Choose the correct sentence that emphasizes the duration of an ongoing activity:

I've been working on this project for three hours. I've worked on this project for three hours. I worked on this project for three hours. I'm working on this project for three hours.

2. "I _____ three emails this morning." It's currently 11:30 AM. Which is correct?

sent have sent am sending was sending

3. "Where's Sarah?" "She's _____ to the bank." (She's not here now)

been gone went going

4. "I can't believe she _____ hasn't replied to my email!" (expressing surprise)

yet already still never

5. Which sentence is INCORRECT?

I've known her for ten years. I've been having this car since 2018. I've been thinking about your proposal. I've been having problems with my laptop.

6. You see someone with red eyes. Which question is most appropriate?

Have you cried? Did you cry? Have you been crying? Are you crying?

7. "We've lived in Berlin _____ 2019."

for since from in

8. Which sentence correctly announces recent news?

The company announced a new product yesterday. The company has announced a new product. The company is announcing a new product. The company announces a new product.

9. "They _____ the room." (The task is finished and the room is now painted)

have been painting have painted are painting painted

10. "Don't worry about lunch. I _____ eaten."

yet still have already already have

11. "This is the best restaurant I _____."

ever visited have ever visited visited ever am visiting

12. "_____ you been learning German?"

How long How many When What time

13. Which time expression requires Present Perfect (not Past Simple)?

last month yesterday so far in 2015

14. "Have you ever _____ to Australia?" (asking about life experiences)

gone been went going

15. "_____ the meeting started _____?"

Did / yet Has / yet Is / yet Does / already