Question

a Correct the mistakes. Harry is unemployed since last year. Harry has been unemployed since last year. 1 We've had our new flat since six months. 2 Hi Jackie! How are you? I don't see you for ages! 3 How long are you knowing your husband? 4 Emily has been a volunteer for ten years ago. 5 Paul doesn't eat anything since yesterday because he's ill. 6 It hasn't rained since two months. 7 How long has your parents been married? 8 They're having their dog since they got married. I haven't had any emails from my brother for last Christmas 10 My grandmother lives in the same house all her life.​

Answer 1

1 We've had our new flat for six months.

2 Hi Jackie! How are you? I haven't seen you for ages!

3 How long have you known your husband?

4 Emily has been a volunteer for ten years.

5 Paul hasn't eaten anything since yesterday because he's ill.

6 It hasn't rained for two months.

7 How long have your parents been married?

8 They have had their dog since they got married.

9 I haven't had any emails from my brother since last Christmas.

10 My grandmother has lived/has been living in the same house all her life.​