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FromWalesToJapan Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Past Perfect, Present Perfect, or Neither?

Hey, just finished this exercise, but was a little unsure about my answers. I'd be grateful if anyone could offer me a little marking expertise Emotion: smile Cheers, Matt.

1. When I arrived at the station, the train had gone. - PAST PERFECT
2. Have you ever visited Scotland? - PRESENT PERFECT
3. Catherine wanted to change her job so badly. - NEITHER
4. When the play had finished, the audience left. - PAST PERFECT
5. Sometimes I feel as if I were living in another person’s body. - NEITHER
6. After I had studied grammar for five years, it all came clear to me. - PAST PERFECT
7. Richard has done some amazing things in his life. - PRESENT PERFECT
8. Don’t be a complete idiot. - NEITHER
9. I’ve worked in Japan for many years. - PRESENT PERFECT
10. I want to go home. - NEITHER
11. I haven’t seen Titanic yet. - PRESENT PERFECT
12. By the time I arrived at James’ house, he’d left. - PAST PERFECT
13. What do you mean you haven’t visited the United States yet? - PRESENT PEFECT
14. Before becoming an English teacher, I had taught as a Music teacher for seven years. - PAST PERFECT
15. I believe that the man said, 'You ought to be quiet'. - PAST PERFECT
16. Martin has kissed many girls. - PRESENT PERFECT
17. Until I raised my voice at them, my students hadn’t realised the importance of the situation. - PAST PERFECT
18. Have you ever contemplated getting a tattoo? - PRESENT PERFECT
19. Amy is completely taken with her new bloke. - NEITHER
20. Chloë was born in 1988. - NEITHER
  

Top answer

Hi, 15. I believe that the man said, 'You ought to be quiet'. - PAST PERFECT Neither Clive

  • Hi, 15.
  • I believe that the man said, 'You ought to be quiet'.
  • - PAST PERFECT Neither Clive
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4 Answers
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Hi,

15. I believe that the man said, 'You ought to be quiet'. - PAST PERFECT Neither



Clive
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Thanks Clive. One wrong, not bad I guess! I'm still unsure about the terms, but what the hey! I've got to keep movin' through the module.

Thanks again, Matt.
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You did OK. Post again if we can be of further help.

Clive
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Hi Matt

I have just completed this part and came up with the same answers as yourself, but was not sure about number 15 also. For No 15 I have put Neither.

Good Luck

Helen

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