Link the sentences. Use the words in brackets. 1 We arrived at the beach. We went for a swim. (as soon as) 2 He put on his bathing suit. He went swimming. (then) 3 The adults were sunbathing. The children were swimming. (while) 4 I arrived at the airport. I realised that I had forgotten my passport. (when) 5 I checked out of the hotel. I packed my suitcase. (before)

1. Bill has been away from work all this week.
2. Glenda worked extremely hard when she was a student.
3. Pippa __has been__rather unfriendly recently.
4. Eric ___had opened___the door before I rang the bell.
5. How long __hasNeil ___had___his present job?
6. ___Has___Tina__visited___her parents since she got married?
7. Why ___didyou putyour coat on? It’s not cold.
8. Jock __complained___to me about his problems last night.
9. Fred ___forgot___his map. We’ll have to go back for it.
10. Jane __ernedmore money in her last job, but she enjoys this one more.

1. It has been snowing since I arrived.
2. I have never travelled by plane.
3. Have you ever seen this movie?
4. We have been touring England. Now we are in Birmingham.
5. I have had this car for more than ten years.
6. He has been working for hours.

1. I'm sorry. I'm late. Have you been waiting for long?
2. Mary has been driving her new car for a month.
3. Mark has been sleeping since 1 PM.
4. We have come to this school because our best friends have been attending it for three years.
5. We have been studying English for three years.
6. Have you seen Tim lately?
7. Has doctor just prescribed these antibiotics?
8. My father hasn't understood my reasons yet.
9. Mary has been talking on the phone with Tim for over two hours.
10. Our local football team have been winning the championships for three years consecutive.