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Pre-Intermediate Level >> Grammar Worksheets >> Short reading about an old man and his experiences. Following exercise where students have to provide the questions to the given answers. Present Perfect.

The Old Colonel

Now write the questions for these answers:

Example:

Q: What job did he do before retiring?

A: He worked in the army.

Q HOW LONG WAS HE IN THE ARMY FOR?

A For 51 years.

Q: HOW MANY TIMES HAS HE BEEN TO AUSTRALIA?

A: Six or seven times.

Q: DID HE LIKE RUSSIA?

A: No, he didn't. It was too cold.

Q: E.G....WHY HAS HE BEEN MARRIED SO OFTEN?

A: Because women don't understand him.

Q: HAS HE EVER BEEN ON THE RADIO?

A: Yes, he has. But never on TV.

Q: WHEN DID HE MEET THE BRITISH PRIME MINISTER?

A: When he was on the radio.

Q: HAS HE EVER THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT?

A: No, he hasn't, but he wants to.

Q: WHERE DID HE EAT CAT AND RAT?

A: In India.

Q: HAS HE EVER DRUNK MIRTO?

A: Yes, he has. In Italy.

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