2. Tense review.
Choose the correct form for the verbs in bold.
Now choose the correct verb form to complete the explanations.
3. Another story.
Read another news story about another family that was separated.
Mark the statements true or false.
Diane and Jacqueline are sisters, but today they are meeting for the first time. Diane was adopted when she was very young. Jacqueline's mother told her years ago that she had a sister but that her sister died when she was a baby.
Jacqueline didn't know that since 2003 her sister Diane has lived only 12 miles away from her. "It was my aunt who told me finally," said Jacqueline. Diane has never met a member of her biological family before, so this moment is very important for her. She takes Jacqueline’s hand. "This is my sister," she repeats, "mine."
5. Present perfect with for and since.
We use for with a period of time:
I have lived in New York City for 10 years.
(I started living in New York City 10 years ago, and I live there now.)
We use since with a point in time:
I have lived in New York City since 2003.
(I started living in New York City in 2003, and I live there now.)
Look at the time expressions below. Which do you use with for and which with since? Drag them to the correct box.
7. Questions with How long.
Look at the example and then use the verbs in brackets to complete the questions starting with How long.
Q: How long have you lived here? (live)
A: Not long. I moved here last summer.
9. Past participles.
Look at the examples. Choose the correct option to complete the rule.
We have lived here for three years.
Janet has worked with us since January.