Question

Ex. 3. Make sentences complete using Past Simple or Present Perfect.
Sometimes the verb is active, sometimes passive.

1. The Wimbledon championship (to hold) since 1877.
2. Women (to take part) in the Wimbledon championships since 1884.
3. The University boat-race (to start) in 1820 and (to row) on the Thames almost every spring since 1836.
4. The Cup Finals and other events (to take place) at Wembley since 1923.
5. Horse-racing (to begin) in the Arab countries many centuries ago.
6. Tom (to participate) in sports contests since 1999 and already (to set) a new school record in the 100 meter race.

Answer 1

1. The Wimbledon championship HAS BEEN HELD since 1877.

2. Women HAVE TAKEN PART in the Wimbledon championships since 1884.

3. The University boat-race STARTED in 1820 and HAS BEEN ROWED on the Thames almost every spring since 1836.

4. The Cup Finals and other events HAVE TAKEN PLACE at Wembley since 1923.

5. Horse-racing BEGAN in the Arab countries many centuries ago.

6. Tom HAS PARTICIPATED in sports contests since 1999 and HAS already SET a new school record in the 100 meter race.