Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs given (using Past Simple or Present Perfect). Write one or two words in each gap.
Mary
this fantasy film four times already. (to see)
I
a film review yesterday. (to read)
He
this science fiction film last time. (to like)
These actors
in three different films together since 2001. (to act)
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"Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs given (using Past Simple or Present Perfect). Write one or two words in each gap.
Mary has seen this fantasy film four times already. (to see)
I read a film review yesterday. (to read)
He liked this science fiction film last time. (to like)
These actors have acted in three different films together since 2001. (to act)
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1. Mary has seen this fantasy film four times already.
To determine the correct verb form, we need to focus on the word "already." "Already" suggests that the action of watching the fantasy film has occurred in the past (indicating "Past Simple"), but it is still relevant to the present (indicating "Present Perfect"). Therefore, we use the structure "have/has + past participle" to form the Present Perfect. In this case, "seen" is the past participle form of the verb "to see."
2. I read a film review yesterday.
The action of reading the film review occurred in the past and is completed. There is no indication that it has an impact on the present. Thus, we use the "Past Simple" tense. The correct form of the verb "to read" in the past is "read."
3. He liked this science fiction film last time.
The phrase "liked this science fiction film" refers to a specific time or moment in the past. There is no indication that the liking still continues, so we use the "Past Simple" tense. The correct form of the verb "to like" in the past is "liked."
4. These actors have acted in three different films together since 2001.
The phrase "have acted in three different films together since 2001" suggests that the actors started the action of acting in the past (2001) and have continued until the present. Hence, we use the "Present Perfect" tense. The correct form of the verb "to act" in the past participle is "acted."
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