Answer — Exercise 12.4
Unit 12 - For and since / When ... ? and How long ... ?·English Grammar in Use
Question
Write B’s sentences using the words in brackets.
Now write B’s answers again. This time use It’s … since … .
Answer
- No, I haven’t had a holiday for five years.
- No, I haven’t seen Laura / her for about a month.
- No, I haven’t been to the cinema for a long time.
- No, I eaten in restaurant for ages. / No, I haven’t been to a restaurant for ages.
- No, it's five years since I had a holiday.
- No, it's about a month since I (last) saw Laura / her. / No, it's been about a month since I (last) saw Laura / her.
- No, it's a long time since I (last) went to the cinema. / No, it's been a long time since I (last) went to the cinema.
- No, it's ages since I (last) ate in a restaurant. / No, it's been ages since I (last) ate in a restaurant. / No, it's I (last) went in a restaurant.