1. a) jack (has told) us two funny stories since he (came) here. b) jack (has told) us two funny stories since he (has been) here. 2 a) i have liked him since i (have known) him. b) i (have liked) him since (i met) him. 3. a) since i (have had) this car (i have repaired) it three times. b) since (i bought) this car (i have repaired) it three times. 4. a) since we (have known) him he (has been) very helpful. b) since he (began) working here he (has been) very helpful. 5. a) my dog (has given) us twenty puppies since we (have had) her. b) my dog ( has given) us twenty puppies since we (took) her.
A: Is Janet in, please? B: Yes, but I think I think she's busy at the moment. She's washing her hair. 1. A: I'm thinking of buying a new computer. B: But computers cost so much money. What's wrong with the one we've got? A: it's getting out of date now.
2. A: Your new trousers look nice. B: Thank you. The trouble is they don't fit properly. I don't know why I bought them, really.
3. A: What are you doing? B: I'm weighing this letter. I need to know how many stamps to put on it.
4. A: I think this road is really dangerous. Look how fast that lorry is going. B: I agree. People shouldn't go so fast.
5. A: I like musicals. And this is a great show, isn't it? Are you enjoying it? B: Yes, I am. I love every minute of it.
6. A: I'm always falling asleep. I just can't keep awake. B: What time do you go to bed? A: About ten o'clock usually. But it doesn't make any difference.
7. A: Could you post the goods to me, please? B: Yes, certainly. A: I'm living at a guest house at the moment as I'm looking for a flat. So could you send it to my work address? B: Yes, of course. And you'll have the goods by the end of the week, I promise.
8. A: Why do you want to change the whole plan? B: I'm just not happy with it A: And I don't understand why you are so difficult about it.
