Exercise 9. Using the Present Perfect or the Present Perfect Continuous of the verbs in brackets, complete the sentences, as in the example.

1. Ralph is getting frustrated because the meal he ordered hasn’t been served yet. (wait) He has been waiting for his meal. 2. The estate agent is taking down the “For Sale” sign in front of the house. (sell) He _______________________ the house. 3. Jerry is travelling to London on Tuesday. (book) He ___________________ a plane ticket. 4. Samantha is reading a letter from Maureen. (receive) She ___________________ from her. 5. John started fixing the washing machine this morning. (repair) He ___________________ it since 9 a.m. 6. Rachel is getting out of bed. (just/wake up) She _____________________. 7. Lisa started working for us in 1992. (work) She _______________________ for us since 1992. 8. Elaine is still waiting for the bus. (come/yet) It _________________________.