Exam book grade 9

Choose the right word to complete the sentences.

1. I haven’t been online since / for my birthday last weekend.

2. Jane has played tennis since / for many years.

3. Paul hasn’t spoken to me since / for ages.

4. Dad hasn’t eaten any chocolate since / for a couple of weeks.

5. I’ve been afraid of dogs since / for I was young.

6. We have spent our summer holidays in the same place since / for years.

7. Laura has been to the gym every week since / for January.

8. I have lived here since / for 2010.

Complete the sentences with the present perfect form of the words in brackets and for or since.

1. I ____________________ (know) Chris __________ we started school together.

2. Julia ____________________ (play) the piano __________ ten years.
3. Our parents ____________________ (be) married __________ fifteen years.
4. I ____________________ (have) this camera __________ my birthday.
5. My mum ____________________ (not like) cheese __________ she was a child.
6. Our English teacher ____________________ (work) in our school __________ September.
7. I ____________________ (not eat) Japanese food __________ my holiday in Tokyo.
8. We ____________________ (not see) Carlos __________ three days.




PRONUNCIATION


Listen and underline the weak form in each sentence.

1. I’ve visited some interesting places.
2. I’ve never been to Canada.
3. I’ve had this since I was three years old.
4. I’ve bought some nice shoes.
5. I’ve known John for five years.
6. I’ve lived here since I was young.
7. I haven’t been to your house since May.
8. I’ve just walked home from school

Number of correct answers: _________
Mark: _______6