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D. Choose the present simple or present continuous form of the given verbs.
Remember to notice the use to see if they are state verbs.

1. She (have) a bath every evening.

2. Mum (smell) the flowers to see if they are fresh enough
for the party.

3. A: Where’s Kapil?

B: He (see) the doctor now.

4. I (not, think) that’s a good idea.

5. He (have) a party on the weekend.
6. This coffee (not, taste) right.

7. We (see) Dinesh and Anjali next weekend.
8. What (you, think) about the film we just watched?

9. She (have) a headache.

10. It (be) cold today.

11. They (not, have) a car.

12. I (not, see) anything, I can’t work this new microscope.

13. The waiter (taste) the wine now.

14. She (not, be) a doctor.

15. A: What (that child, do)?

B: He (be, dance).

The Present Perfect Tense

We use the present perfect tense to talk about

1. an event/incident that took place in the recent past, with their results having an
effect on the present. For example,
• I have forgotten my cell phone at home. I can’t make a call now!

2. an event that took place in the past whose exact timing is known. For example,
• The music company has released a new album of devotional songs.

3. an event that began in the past but which continues up to the present.
For example,
• I have known him since he was six years old.

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