Exercise 4. Complete the sentences using “so far”.

e.g. I saw Tom yesterday but I haven’t seen him so far today.

1. It rained a lot last week but … this week 2. It snowed a lot last winter but … this winter. 3. We ate a lot yesterday but … today. 4. I played tennis a lot last years but … this year. 5. She worked hard last term but … this one. 6. I watched TV yesterday evening but … this evening. 7. My favourite football team won a lot of matches last season but … this season.

Exercise 5. Fill in for or since

1. I have lived in this village …….. I was born. 2. My father has been the manager of this firm ….ten years. 3. ……. I moved to York, I have been much happier. 4. She hasn’t bought a new coat …… three years. 5. Karen has been on the phone …… ages! 6. I have known Neil …… 1994. 7. Jane has been my friend ……..many years.

Exercise 6. Fill in the gaps with recently, how long, yet, for, always, ever, since, so far or just. Sometimes more than one answer is possible.

1. – Has Tom finished his exams …..? – No. He finishes next. Thursday. 2. – How are you finding your new job? – Great. I haven’t had any problems …….. 3. – Is John at home, please? – No, I’m afraid he’s …… gone out. 4. – Has Martin ….. been to Spain? – No, I don’t think so. 5. – Have you spoken to Matthew …….? – Yes, I phoned him just last night. 6. – Can you do the washing-up for me, please? – Don’t worry. Mike has ….. done it. 7. Lucy has ……been musical, hasn’t she? – Yes, she started playing the piano when she was five years old. 8. – Shall we go to the new restaurant tonight? – Yes. I have ….. been there. It’s really nice. 9. – Have you finished reading the book yet? – No, I’ve …..started it.

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