The present perfect simple describes events without a definite time. Either these events take place in a period of time leading up to the present moment, or the result of the event is still evident. | GRAMMAR 27 PHRASAL VERBS 2 2 Put one word in each space. a Why don t you let me show you . . . ruunL . . London b Jane is coming to pick work. c Have you time the train leaves d We had to wait for an hour before the plane took. e Harry was his grandparents. f A shelf fell on my head and knocked me. g I was so angry when I saw the parking ticket that I tore it. h A fire has an office block in central London. i Julian always talks loudly and shows. j If you don t like this part you can leave it. 3 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words including the word given. a I think it s going to rain all day. in I think therain has set in day. b I don t know what to write on this form. in I don t form. c I started doing this job when Janet left. over Janet left. d This story of yours isn t true up e We believe that it was you who robbed the post office. up We believe post office. f Tina s car stopped working on the way to Scotland. down Tina s the way to Scotland. g It would be a good idea to stop drinking coffee. up It would be a good . h Ruth s party has been postponed until next month. off Ruth s month. 161 FIRST CERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE 4 Put one suitable word in each space. a In the army all orders have to be .carried. out b Why don t golf It s a good pastime. c If I won a lot of money I of it away. d Let the new food processor. e This room is a mess. Why don t up f Joe is very quarrelsome with everyone. g Where were you exactly when the h Can for me while I go to the bank 5 Complete each sentence with the most suitable word or phrase. a our dinner party wearing a pink bow tie. A wore out B showed off C turned up D tried out b You don t have to decide
