Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions
Question:
It is over twenty years since I last got in touch with them.
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A.
I can’t help keeping getting in touch with them for over 20 years. -
B.
I haven’t gotten in touch with them for over 20 years. -
C.
I used to get in touch with them for over 20 years. -
D.
I have been getting in touch with them for over 20 years.
Reference explanation:
Correct answer: GET
Knowledge: Convert sentences from past to present perfect
Explain:
It is + time + since + S + last + V.ed + …
= S + have/has + not + Vpp + since/for + …
It’s been more than twenty years since I last contacted them.
A. I couldn’t stop contacting them for more than 20 years.
B. I haven’t contacted them for over 20 years.
C. I have been in contact with them for over 20 years.
D. I have been in contact with them for more than 20 years.
Sentences A, C, and D are incorrect in meaning.
Select REMOVE
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