Use of English: tenses Marta López Erades
1-Sam started working at 9 a.m and he still hasn’t finished (BEEN).
Sam has been working since 9 a. m.
2-I met Mary two weeks ago. (HAVE).
I have known Mary for 2 years.
3-When did you get your new bike? (HOW LONG).
How long have you had your new bike?
4-They came to live in Saragossa in 2000. (SINCE)
They have lived/have been living in Saragossa since 2000.
5-I last saw you in 2004. (HAVEN'T)
I haven’t seen you since 2004.
6-On the way to work I saw a car crash (WHILE)
I saw a car crash while I was walking to work
7-The thief escaped and after then the police arrived. (BY THE TIME)
By the time the police arrived the thief had escaped.
8-It’s May. I started learning German in January (FOR)
I’ve been learning German for 5 months.
9-I’m on my way to the cinema (GOING)
I’m going to the cinema.
10-The band started playing at 10 and we arrived at 10.30 (BEFORE)
Before we arrived the band had started playing.
11- She hasn't celebrated her birthday at home for three years (LAST)
The last time she celebrated her birthday at home was 3 years ago.
She last celebrated her birthday at home 3 years ago.
12- Jane broke her leg once before. (SECOND)
It’s the second time that Jane has broken her leg.
13- Paul plans to visit Rome next Wednesday. (IS)
Paul is visiting Rome next Wednesday.
14.- It started to rain. I was on my way home. (walking)
When it started to rain I was walking home.
15.- She has decided to study medicine. (going)
