Present continuous tense: Exercise
1
Complete each sentence using the present perfect continuous
tense. Choose the correct form of the verb and use 'for' or 'since' where
appropriate.
Names: ____________________________
1. We __________ (prepare) the appetizers __________ 6 o'clock.
2. The sauce __________ (simmer) on the stove __________ 30
minutes.
3. They __________ (work) on the dessert recipe __________ two
hours.
4. How long __________ you __________ (chop) vegetables for the
salad?
5. She __________ (cook) the main course __________ she arrived
home from work.
6. How long __________ you __________ (prepare) the dessert?
7. We __________ (work) on the starter recipe __________ 4 p.m.
8. __________ she __________ (mix) the ingredients for the main
course __________ the morning?
9. The vegetables __________ (roast) in the oven __________ one hour.
10.__________ you __________ (decorate) the dining table __________
your guests arrived?
11.your guests arrived?
1
Complete each sentence using the present perfect continuous
tense. Choose the correct form of the verb and use 'for' or 'since' where
appropriate.
Names: ____________________________
1. We __________ (prepare) the appetizers __________ 6 o'clock.
2. The sauce __________ (simmer) on the stove __________ 30
minutes.
3. They __________ (work) on the dessert recipe __________ two
hours.
4. How long __________ you __________ (chop) vegetables for the
salad?
5. She __________ (cook) the main course __________ she arrived
home from work.
6. How long __________ you __________ (prepare) the dessert?
7. We __________ (work) on the starter recipe __________ 4 p.m.
8. __________ she __________ (mix) the ingredients for the main
course __________ the morning?
9. The vegetables __________ (roast) in the oven __________ one hour.
10.__________ you __________ (decorate) the dining table __________
your guests arrived?
11.your guests arrived?