4. Put the verbs into correct form of the present simple, present continuous or present perfect: 1....

Certainly! Let's go through each sentence one by one to determine the correct verb forms.

Present Simple, Present Continuous, or Present Perfect

1. This roast chicken (taste) delicious!

   • This roast chicken tastes delicious!
     • Present Simple: Used to express a general truth or a state.

2. When (she/leave) for Los Angeles? – On the 15th of July.

   • When does she leave for Los Angeles? – On the 15th of July.
     • Present Simple: Used for scheduled events in the future.

3. I (look) for a birthday present for my daughter.

   • I am looking for a birthday present for my daughter.
     • Present Continuous: Used for actions happening right now.

4. They (go) to the cinema every week.

   • They go to the cinema every week.
     • Present Simple: Used for habitual actions.

5. (you/see) Pat tomorrow night?

   • Are you seeing Pat tomorrow night?
     • Present Continuous: Used for planned future events.

6. Hi, Mum. We (have) a great time here in Venice.

   • Hi, Mum. We are having a great time here in Venice.

     • Present Continuous: Used for actions happening right now.

   • Oh, lovely. When (you/come)? On Friday?

     • Oh, lovely. When are you coming? On Friday?
       • Present Continuous: Used for planned future events.

   • No, we . We (come) back on Saturday.

     • No, we aren't. We are coming back on Saturday.
       • Present Continuous: Used for planned future events.

7. My brother (be/never) to an art gallery.

   • My brother has never been to an art gallery.
     • Present Perfect: Used for experiences up to the present moment.

8. (the baby/sleep)? – No, she (play).

   • Is the baby sleeping? – No, she is playing.
     • Present Continuous: Used for actions happening right now.

9. How long (they/know) each other? – For more than ten years.

   • How long have they known each other? – For more than ten years.
     • Present Perfect: Used for actions that started in the past and continue to the present.

10. He (go/just) to the corner shop. He’ll be back in a minute.

    • He has just gone to the corner shop. He’ll be back in a minute.
      • Present Perfect: Used for recent actions with relevance to the present.

11. James (go) to Manchester for a few days on a business trip. He’s returning tomorrow.

    • James has gone to Manchester for a few days on a business trip. He’s returning tomorrow.
      • Present Perfect: Used when someone has gone somewhere and not yet returned.

12. Where (you/go) on holiday this year? – I (want) to go to Spain but my wife (prefer) Turkey.

    • Where are you going on holiday this year? – I want to go to Spain but my wife prefers Turkey.
      • Present Continuous: Used for planned future events.
      • Present Simple: Used for expressing desires or preferences.

13. Mum (go) to the supermarket. She’ll be home soon.

    • Mum has gone to the supermarket. She’ll be home soon.
      • Present Perfect: Used when someone has gone somewhere and not yet returned.

14. What (you/think) of my new dress? (you/like) it? – Yes, I . (you/wear) it tonight? – No, I . (save) it for the party.

    • What do you think of my new dress? Do you like it? – Yes, I do. Are you wearing it tonight? – No, I am not. I am saving it for the party.
      • Present Simple: Used for opinions and general truths.
      • Present Continuous: Used for planned future events.

15. We (be) to Paris twice so far this year but we want to go again soon.

    • We have been to Paris twice so far this year but we want to go again soon.
      • Present Perfect: Used for actions that happened at an unspecified time in the past.

16. (you/see) Carl lately? – No, I (not/see) him since Christmas.

    • Have you seen Carl lately? – No, I haven't seen him since Christmas.
      • Present Perfect: Used for recent actions with relevance to the present.

17. What usually (you/eat) for breakfast?

    • What do you usually eat for breakfast?
      • Present Simple: Used for habitual actions.

18. (Mike/ride) a motorcycle before? – No, he .

    • Has Mike ridden a motorcycle before? – No, he hasn't.
      • Present Perfect: Used for experiences up to the present moment.

Present Perfect or Present Perfect Continuous

1. Why is Carol so tired? – She (clean) the house all morning.

   • Why is Carol so tired? – She has been cleaning the house all morning.
     • Present Perfect Continuous: Used for actions that started in the past and are still continuing or have recently stopped, with an emphasis on duration.

2. (you/see) my watch? I (look for) it since yesterday.

   • Have you seen my watch? I have been looking for it since yesterday.
     • Present Perfect: Used for actions with relevance to the present.
     • Present Perfect Continuous: Used for actions that started in the past and are still continuing, with an emphasis on duration.

3. (you/cook) all morning? – No, I (just/start).

   • Have you been cooking all morning? – No, I have just started.
     • Present Perfect Continuous: Used for actions that started in the past and are still continuing, with an emphasis on duration.
     • Present Perfect: Used for recent actions with relevance to the present.

4. Where (you/be)? I (call) you all afternoon. – I (work) in the basement & I (not hear) the phone.

   • Where have you been? I have been calling you all afternoon. – I have been working in the basement & I did not hear the phone.
     • Present Perfect: Used for actions with relevance to the present.
     • Present Perfect Continuous: Used for actions that started in the past and are still continuing, with an emphasis on duration.
     • Simple Past: Used for actions that are completed.

5. Where is Dad? – He is in the garage. He (repair) the car since morning.

   • Where is Dad? – He is in the garage. He has been repairing the car since morning.
     • Present Perfect Continuous: Used for actions that started in the past and are still continuing, with an emphasis on duration.

6. (you/finish) packing your suitcase yet? – Almost. I (pack) it for about an hour & a half.

   • Have you finished packing your suitcase yet? – Almost. I have been packing it for about an hour & a half.
     • Present Perfect: Used for actions with relevance to the present.
     • Present Perfect Continuous: Used for actions that started in the past and are still continuing, with an emphasis on duration.

7. (see) Debbie lately?

   • Have you seen Debbie lately?
     • Present Perfect: Used for recent actions with relevance to the present.

8. She (work) in the garden for two hours.

   • She has been working in the garden for two hours.
     • Present Perfect Continuous: Used for actions that started in the past and are still continuing, with an emphasis on duration.

9. He (not fix) the washing machine yet. He (fix) it since yesterday.

   • He has not fixed the washing machine yet. He has been fixing it since yesterday.
     • Present Perfect: Used for actions with relevance to the present.
     • Present Perfect Continuous: Used for actions that started in the past and are still continuing, with an emphasis on duration.

10. They (tour) Europe for a long time.

    • They have been touring Europe for a long time.
      • Present Perfect Continuous: Used for actions that started in the past and are still continuing, with an emphasis on duration.

I hope this helps clarify the correct forms for each sentence!

1. This roast chicken tastes delicious!
2. When is she leaving for Los Angeles? – On the 15th of July.
3. I am looking for a birthday present for my daughter.
4. They go to the cinema every week.
5. Are you seeing Pat tomorrow night?
6. Hi, Mum. We are having a great time here in Venice. – Oh, lovely. When are you coming? On Friday? – No, we are coming back on Saturday.
7. My brother has never been to an art gallery.
8. Is the baby sleeping? – No, she is playing.
9. How long have they known each other? – For more than ten years.
10. He has just gone to the corner shop. He’ll be back in a minute.
11. James is going to Manchester for a few days on a business trip. He’s returning tomorrow.
12. Where are you going on holiday this year? – I want to go to Spain but my wife prefers Turkey.
13. Mum has gone to the supermarket. She’ll be home soon.
14. What do you think of my new dress? Do you like it? – Yes, I do. Are you wearing it tonight? – No, I am saving it for the party.
15. We have been to Paris twice so far this year but we want to go again soon.
16. Have you seen Carl lately? – No, I haven't seen him since Christmas.
17. What do you usually eat for breakfast?
18. Has Mike ever ridden a motorcycle before? – No, he hasn't.

Exercise 5:

1. Why is Carol so tired? – She has been cleaning the house all morning.
2. Have you seen my watch? I have been looking for it since yesterday.
3. Have you been cooking all morning? – No, I have just started.
4. Where have you been? I have been calling you all afternoon. – I have been working in the basement and I haven't heard the phone.
5. Where is Dad? – He is in the garage. He has been repairing the car since morning.
6. Have you finished packing your suitcase yet? – Almost. I have been packing it for about an hour and a half.
7. Have you seen Debbie lately? She has been working in the garden for two hours.
8. He hasn't fixed the washing machine yet. He has been fixing it since yesterday.
9. They have been touring Europe for a long time.