4. Circle the mistake (A or B) and then correct it, as in the example. 1. A: Are you understanding what I’ve been trying to tell you all this time? B: ... 2. A: Should never take part in the town parade. B: He don’t like wearing costumes. 3. A: I’ve been trying to call the festival organisers for the last three hours, but no one is answering. B: ... 4. A: Sarah hasn’t been to a carnival for a year. B: ... 5. A: Hurry up! The parade has started in an hour. B: And you are still getting ready.

1. A: Are you understanding what I’ve been trying to tell you all this time?
   Correct: Do you understand what I’ve been trying to tell you all this time?
2. B: He don’t like wearing costumes.
   Correct: He doesn’t like wearing costumes.
3. A: I’ve been trying to call the festival organisers for the last three hours, but no one is answering.
   Correct: I’ve been trying to call the festival organisers for the last three hours, but no one has answered.
4. A: Sarah hasn’t been to a carnival for a year.
   Correct: Sarah hasn’t been to a carnival since last year.
5. A: Hurry up! The parade has started in an hour.
   Correct: Hurry up! The parade starts in an hour.

Правило: глаголы состояния обычно не употребляются в Continuous; после he/she/it используется форма doesn’t; с конкретным моментом используется since, а с продолжительностью — for. Для расписания и запланированных событий употребляется Present Simple.