l. Rewrite the following sentences with the words given:
1. They began living here ten years ago -> They have………………………………………………………………………………
2. They started checking the machines two hours ago -> They have………………………………………………………..
3. Nam started learning English in 1998 -> Nam has………………………………………………………………………………..
4. Nam started playing computer game in 2002 -> Nam has……………………………………………………………………
5. This is the first time ha has gone abroad. -> Ha hasn’t ………………………………………………………………………..
6. She started driving 1 month ago. -> She has………………………………………………………………………………………..
7. We began eating when it started to rain. -> We have …………………………………………………………………………..
8. This is the first time I had such a delicious meal. -> I haven’t ……………………………………………………………….
9. I last had my hair cut when I left her. -> I haven’t ………………………………………………………………………………..
VIII. Rewrite the sentences as directed.
1. Lan started studying English five years ago and she still studies it.
-> Lan has………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. The sun was shining. It wasn’t very warm.
-> Although……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. Nam doesn’t live with his parents any more.
-> Nam used …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. Never talk with food in your mouth. -> You …………………………………………………………………………………………
5. I like traditional dances better than modern ones.
-> I prefer ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. Our grandmother usually tells us folk tales.
-> We…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
$\text{I.}$
1.They have lived here for ten years.
2.They have checked the machines for two hours.
3.Nam has learnt English since 1998.
4.Nam has played computer game since 2002.
5.Ha hasn’t gone aboard before.
6.She has driven for 1 month.
7.We have eaten since it started to rain.
8.I haven’t had such a delicious meal before.
9.I haven’t had my hair cut since I left her.
$\text{VIII.}$
1.Lan has studied English for five years and she still studies it.
2.Although the sun was shining, it wasn’t very warm.
3.Nam used to live with his parents.
4.You shouldn’t/ had better not/ ought not to talk with food in your mouth.
5.I prefer traditional dances to modern ones.