1 She was hating / has hated water since she almost
drowned when she was twelve.
2 You probably feel nauseous now because you
ate / have eaten this huge bag of crisps.
3 It’s a really long time since I last visited / have last visited
an amusement park.
4 Did Mozart write / Has Mozart written many symphonies?
5 That’s strange! I can’t find them. My glasses disappeared /
have disappeared!
6 I’ve never been / never was on a plane before so you can
imagine how excited I am.
7 They are really enthusiastic about travelling. I wonder
how many countries they were / they have been to so far.
8 Sue is a talented politician. She has taken / took part
in many elections ever since she started her political career.
9 I’m afraid I’ve just broken / just broke your garlic press.
Sorry!
10 On Monday, I lost / have lost a set of keys and now
I have just lost / just lost a brand new pair of gloves.
What a terrible week!
11 I have been / was too busy yesterday to help you with
painting but I’m free today, so call me anytime you need me.
