Answer Key

Exercise 2

Are the sentences correct?

1.   I've been making a lot of mistakes in my life.That is incorrect. Correct is: I&039;ve made a lot of mistakes in my life.

2.   We're trying to reach him since the very morning.That is incorrect. Correct is: We&039;ve been trying to reach him since the very morning.

3.   How many countries have you been visiting?That is incorrect. Correct is: How many countries have you visited?

4.   I've been getting married! – Congratulations!That is incorrect. Correct is: I&039;ve got married! – Congratulations!

5.   I've been waiting for almost 1 hour.That is correct.

6.   Anne's been working for me since she left highschool.That is correct.

7.   I've been selling my car. It's been quite unreliable.That is incorrect. Correct is: I&039;ve sold my car. It&039;s been quite unreliable.

8.   How long have you been thinking about it?That is correct.

9.   The police are looking into the murder for many years.That is incorrect. Correct is: The police have been looking into the murder for many years.

10.   I've been seeing many beautiful countries.That is incorrect. Correct is: I&039;ve seen many beautiful countries.