Brian called in sick yesterday morning. "You (1. call) ____have called___ in sick five times this month", said his frustrated boss. Brian replied, "I'm sorry. My son (2.start) _____started_____ day care last month and he (3. be) ____has been___ sick since then. I am a reliable employee; and last year, I (4. not take) __didn’t take__ any sick day."
Brian's boss, in a soft voice, said, "It's true. You (5. always finish) __have always finished_your work on time and you (6. bring) ____have brought___ our company a lot of business since you (7. start) _____started____ working for us."
Brian said, "Last week, I showed Marlene the recent project I (8. work) _have worked____ on. I (9. believe) ___believe_____ she can help me, for she (10. work) ____has worked___ on similar projects since she was hired." "OK. Get lots of rest and we'll see you soon.", replied his relieved boss.
1. Why are you always putting your clothes in the wrong place? I ______have told_____ (tell) you so many times.
2. My favorite team _____has lost / have lost______ (lose) four matches since the beginning of the season.
3. Since the birth of smartphones, they _____have replaced______ (replace) basic phones in almost every part of the world.
4. We're having special chicken soup for dinner. I _____bought____ (buy) some fresh chicken on my way home yesterday.
5. The living room looks tidy now, my sister _______has just cleaned_____ (just, clean) it.
6. Alberto _____has broken______ (break) his leg, so he can't play football in two months.
7. I haven't seen Alex for a long time. The last time we _____met______ (meet) was at high schoo
