Present Simple/Past Simple/Present Perfect? Why?

1. Look. Your house is finished.

a How long do you work on it?

b How long did you work on it?

c How long have you worked on it?

2. We live in a village now.

a But we lived in a big city for 5 years.

b But we have lived in a big city for 5 years.

c But we lived in a big city lately.

3. You can drive my car.

a Did you ever drive a car before?

b Did you drive a car yet?

c Have you ever driven a car before?

4. Where is Elizabeth?

a She went to school already.

b She has already gone to school.

c She already went to school.

5. I have had good lunch today.

a Where had you the lunch?

b Where did you have the lunch?

c Where have you had the lunch?

6. Do you think you can do it for me?

a I'm sorry, I didn't understand.

b I'm sorry, I haven't understood.

c I'm sorry, I wasn't understanding.

7. Do you know James Stuart?

a Yes, I have known him since 1997.

b Yes, I know him since 1997.

c Yes, I have known him from 1997.

8. Peter is back from London.

a Did he bring me any postcards?

b Did he bring any postcards for me?

c Has he brought me any postcards?

9. Have you seen the headmaster?

a Yes, I've seen him in his office.

b Yes, I saw him in his office.

c Yes, I see.

10. Your sister speaks English very well.

a She studied English since she was seven.

b She has studied English since she was seven.

c She studies English since she was seven.

11. Could I speak to Mr. Daly?

a Hold on. He has just come.

b Hold on. He just came.

c Hold on. He came just now.