Use the verbs in brackets in the appropriate forms to complete the sentences.

Let's complete the sentences using the correct forms of the verbs in brackets. 1. Sarah (be) _________ a doctor for seven years. * Answer: Sarah **has been** a doctor for seven years. * Explanation: We use the present perfect continuous tense because Sarah started being a doctor seven years ago and continues to be one now. 2. Bob (have) _________ this car for a year already. * Answer: Bob **has had** this car for a year already. * Explanation: We use the present perfect tense because the action started in the past and continues to the present. 'Have had' is the correct form. 3. Diana (know) _________ Mr Smith for 15 years. * Answer: Diana **has known** Mr Smith for 15 years. * Explanation: We use the present perfect tense since Diana met Mr. Smith 15 years ago and continues to know him. 'Has known' is the correct form. 4. We (be) _________ friends since school. * Answer: We **have been** friends since school. * Explanation: Use present perfect tense. The event started in the past and is still true now. 5. My grandparents (own) _________ this house since war. * Answer: My grandparents **have owned** this house since the war. * Explanation: Use present perfect tense. The event started in the past and is still true now. 6. I (always want) _________ to visit Great Britain. * Answer: I **have always wanted** to visit Great Britain. * Explanation: Use present perfect tense. This is a continuing desire from the past to the present. 7. Sue (always love) _________ dancing. * Answer: Sue **has always loved** dancing. * Explanation: Use present perfect tense. This is a continuing feeling from the past to the present. 8. How long (you have) _________ these gloves? * Answer: How long **have you had** these gloves? * Explanation: Use present perfect tense to ask about a duration starting in the past and continuing until now. 9. Dan (be) _________ at home all the day. * Answer: Dan **has been** at home all the day. * Explanation: Use present perfect tense. The action started in the past and has continued all day. 10. Mary (want) _________ to go to the Great Lakes since she returned home. * Answer: Mary **has wanted** to go to the Great Lakes since she returned home. * Explanation: Use present perfect tense. The action started in the past and is still true now.