15.2 Asking Questions
1.a. How long have you been driving?
b. When/How long ago did you have your first driving lesson?
2.
a. How long have you had a dog?
b. How long ago did you buy him?
3.
a. How long have you been having piano lessons?
b. When/How long ago did you have your first piano lesson?
4.
a. How long have parents been divorced?
b. When/How long ago were they divorced?
5.
a. How long have you had this telegram?
b. When/how long ago did you have this telegram?
6.
a. How long have they been showing g new play at the city Hall?
b. When /How long ago did they first show a new play at the City Hall?
7.
a. How long have you been unemployed?
b. When/How long ago did you leave the job?
8.
a. How long has your daughter been living in Berlin?
b. When/ How long ago did she go to Berlin?
9.
a. How long have the children been sleeping?
b. When / How long ago did they go to bed?
15.3 Points and Periods
1.A: How long have you been engaged?
B: I've been engaged since July
C: (to A) When was he engaged?
A: He was engaged in July.
2.
A: How long have you been writing a novel?
B: I 've been writing for a few weeks.
C: (to A) When did he start writing?
A: He started writing a few weeks ago.
3.
A: How long have you been going to evening classes?
B: I've been going for three months.
C: (to A) When did he join?
A: He joined three months ago.
4.
A: How long have you had a movie camera?
B: I have had it since Christmas.
C: (to A) When did he buy a movie camera?
A: He bought it at Christmas:
5.
A: How have you been a graduate?
B: I’ve been a graduate for a fortnight.
C:(to A) When did he pass the Bachelor level?
A: He passed it a fortnight ago.
6.
A: How long has his leg been hurting?
B: His leg has been hurting since 8 0'clock this morning.
C: (to A) When did he hurt his leg?
A: He hurt his leg at 8 0'clock this morning?
7.
A: How long have you known that joke?
B: I've known it for years and years.
C:(to A) When did he hear that joke?
A: He heard it years and years ago.
15.4 Since with clause
1.A: I see you are drinking a lot these days.
B: Yes, I've been drinking a lot (ever) since I failed the exam.
C: Yes, I've been drinking a lot (ever) since my beloved refused my proposal.
D: Yes, I've been drinking a lot (ever) since my wife died.
2.
A: I see you're using a walking stick these days.
B: Yes, I've using walking stick (ever) since I was seventy years old.
C: Yes, I've been using a walking stick (ever) since I hurt my left leg.
D: Yes, I've been using a walking stick (ever) since I crashed my bike.
3.
A: I see you're riding a bicycle these days.
B: Yes, I've been riding a bicycle (ever) since I passed my SEE.
C: Yes, I've been riding a bicycle (ever) since I joined the College.
D: Yes, I've been riding a bicycle (ever) since my mother bought it last year.
4.
A: I see you are learning the guitar these days.
B: Yes, I've been learning the guitar (ever) since I was ten.
C: Yes, I've been learning the guitar (ever) since I joined Music School last year.
D: Yes, I've been learning the guitar (ever) since I saw a western musical concert.
5.
A: I see you're living with your mother these days.
B: Yes, I've living with my mother (ever) since my father died.
C: Yes, I’ve been living with my mother since she was sick five years ago.
D: Yes, I've been living with my since I lost my job.
6.
A: I see you’re reading The Times these days.
B: Yes, I've been reading 'The Times (ever) since I was fifteen
C: Yes, I've reading The Times (ever) since I became a member of the British Council.
D: Yes, I've been reading The Times (ever) since my English teacher asked me to read it.
7.
A: I see you're carrying a gun these days.
B: Yes, I've been carrying a gun (aa) since I was sixteen.
C: Yes, I've had a gun (ever) since my house was looted last year.
D: Yes, I've been carrying a gun (ever) since I joined the military.
15. 7 When did you last…?
1.When did you last go swimming?
I last went swimming two weeks ago.
How long is it since you last went swimming?
It's two weeks since I last went swimming.
I haven' t gone swimming for two weeks.
2.
When did you last visit your aunt?
I last visited my aunt three months ago.
How long is it since you last visited your aunt?
It's three months since I last visited my aunt.
I haven't visited my aunt for three since July.
3.
When did you last have a temperature?
I last had a temperature five years ago.
How long is it since you last had a temperature?
It's five years since I last had a temperature.
I haven' t had a temperature for five years/since 1992.
4.
When did you last go out to dinner?
I last went out to dinner five days ago.
How long is it since you last went out to dinner?
It’s five days since I last went out to dinner.
I haven' t been out to dinner since Sunday.
5.
When did you last clean your windows?
I last cleaned my windows a month ago.
How long is it since you last yow windows?
It's a month since I last cleaned my windows.
I haven't cleaned my windows for a month.
6.
When did you last cry?
I last cried ten years ago.
How long is it since you last cried?
It's ten years since I last cried.
I haven't cried for ten years.
7.
When did you last lose your temper?
I last lost my temper five months ago.
How long is it since you last lost temper?
It's five months since I last lost my temper.
I haven't lost my temper for five months.
8.
When did you last go abroad?
I haven’t been abroad two years ago.
How long is it since you last went abroad?
It's two years since I last went abroad.
I haven't been for two years.
9.
When did you last go to a wedding party?
I last went to a wedding party four months ago.
How long is it since you last went to a wedding party?
It's four months since I last went to a wedding party.
I haven't been to a wedding party for four months.
10.
Where did you last play cowboys and Indians?
I last played cowboys and Indians years ago.
How long is it since you last played cowboys and Indians?
It’s nine years since I last played cowboys and Indians.
I haven’t played Cowboys and Indians for nine years.
Tips For Exam Only prepare for 15.2 ,15.3 ,15.4 & 15.7
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