A) Use the Present Perfect Tense:
In the example given below a new sentence (in the present perfect
tense) is created as a response to an imperative (Bring the newspaper
in, please)by using the phrase “have already.” Complete the exercise
by providing responses to the injunctions/requests.
Example: Bring the newspaper in, please
Response: I have already brought it in.
1. You must find the files soon
Response:………………………………………………………..
2. Turn the TV down, please.
Response: …………………………………………………………
3. Get the guest room ready.
Response: ………………………………………………………..
4. Could you pick up some groceries on the way back?
Response:………………………………………………………….
5. Why don’t you see an ophthalmologist?
Response ………………………………………………………...
6. You are suffering with a back ache. I think you should stop
driving.
Response: ……………………………………………………………………………………...
7. Why don’t you clean the backyard?
Response: ………………………………………………………..
8. Clean your shoes, will you?
Response: ………………………………………………………..
9. We have guests today. Shall we make biriyani?
Response:……………………………………………………………
10.
We should invite Ancy to the party.
Response: ………………………………………………………….
Answers
1. You must find the files soon
Response: I have already found the files.
2. Turn the TV down, please.
Response: I have already turned it down.
3. Get the guest room ready.
Response: I have already got the guest room ready.
4. Could you pick up some groceries on the way back?
Response: I have already picked up some groceries on the way back.
5. Why don’t you see an ophthalmologist?
Response: I have already seen an opthalmologist.
6. You are suffering with a back ache. I think you should stop driving.
Response: I have already stopped driving.
7. Why don’t you clean the backyard?
Response: I have already cleaned the backyard.
8. Clean your shoes, will you?
Response: I have already cleaned my shoes.
9. We have guests today. Shall we make biriyani?
Respone: I have already made biriyani.
10. We should invite Ancy to the party.
Response: I have already invited Ancy to the party.
I have already found the files.
I have already turned it down.
I have already got the guest room ready.
I have already picked up some groceries on the way back.
I have already seen an opthalmologist.
I have already stopped driving.
I have already cleaned the backyard.
I have already cleaned my shoes.
I have already made biriyani.
I have already invited Ancy to the party.