Question

Complete the sentences with the appropriate present tense of the verbs in brackets.

1.In Canada, New Year's Day........................... a long tradition of celebration. (have)

2.First name....................... used more frequently in Australia than in other countries. (be)

3.Recently, many places in New Zealand ................... called with two names - one English, and one Maori (be)

4.Maori people....................... the hongi- touching noses - to greet people they feel safe and familiar with. (use)

5.Since its beginning more than a century ago, the slouch hat .......................one of the most distinctive items of Australian clothing. (become)

6.For over 130 years, Akubra hats .................... its legendary stories in Australia. (make)

7.Aberdeen in Scotland ........................an important centre for the oil industry since the finding of oil in the North Sea. (become)

8.Canada ....................the longest land border in the world with the United States.(share)

9.Ireland ....................... the Eurovision Song Contest seven times. (win)

10.In Canada you should maintain eye contact while you ............................ hands. (shake

Answer 1

1.has

2.are

3.have been

4.use

5.has become

6.has been made

7.became

8.shares

9.has won

10.are shaking