English present perfect vs past simple test 03

English Present Perfect vs Past Simple - Test 03

Questions
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Chopin _____ (compose) some of his music in Majorca.
A.

has composed

B.

composed

He _____ (not smoke) for two weeks. He is trying to give it up.
A.

hasn't smoked

B.

didn't smoked

You _____ (see) the moon last night?
A.

Have you seen

B.

Did you see

Mr Count _____ (work) as a cashier for twenty-five years. Then he _____ (retire) and
_____ (go) to live in the country.
A.

worked/retired/went

B.

has worked/retired/went

C.

has worked/has retired/went

D.

has worked/has retired/has gone

I _____ (write) the letter but I can't find a stamp.
A.

wrote

B.

have written

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The concert _____ (begin) at 2.30 and _____ (last) for two hours. Everyone _____
(enjoy) it very much.
A.

began/has lasted/enjoyed

B.

began/lasted/enjoyed

C.

began/has lasted/has enjoyed

Mr Pound is the bank manager. He _____ (be) here for five years.
A.

has been

B.

was

I _____ (do) this sort of work when I _____ (be) an apprentice.
A.

did/was

B.

have done/was

C.

have done/have been

I never _____ (drink) whisky.
A.

have never drunk

B.

never drunk

10. My brother _____ (write) several plays. He just _____ (finish) his second tragedy.
A.

wrote/just finished

B.

has written/has just finished

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