Rephrasings 20

Rewrite the sentences with the time expressions in brackets. Use the Present

Perfect Simple, Present Perfect Continuous and Past Perfect Simple.

Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.

      

1. Your mother called a few minutes ago. (just)

         Your mother .............................................................................  .

      

2. The students finished solving the problem. Then the bell rang. (when)

         The students .............................................................................  .

     

3. The boys cleaned the garage. It took them two hours. (for)

         The boys ..................................................................................  .

      

4. The train left at two o’clock. We got to the station late. (after)

         We .........................................................................................  .

      

5. The champion began playing tennis when she was four years old. (since)

         The champion ...........................................................................  .

KEY

1. has just called

2. had finished solving the problem when the bell rang

3. had been cleaning the garage for two hours

4. got to the station after the train had left

5. has been playing tennis since she was four years old