The present perfect continuous tense is used to describe actions or situations that started in the past, have been ongoing, and continue into the present, emphasizing the duration or repetition of the action. It is formed by using the present perfect tense of the auxiliary verb “to have” (have/has) followed by “been” and the present participle (verb + -ing) of the main verb. Here’s an overview:
- Actions Starting in the Past and Continuing into the Present: Describes actions that began at some point in the past and are still ongoing or have recently stopped.
- Duration or Repetition of Actions: Emphasizes the duration or repetition of actions or situations.
- Temporary Actions or Situations: Used to talk about temporary actions or situations that started in the past and continue into the present.
Structure: ππ’πππππ‘(π) + ππππ πππ‘ππππππ”π‘πβππ£π”(βππ£π/βππ ) + “ππππ” + ππππ πππ‘ππππ‘ππππππ(πβπππ)+ Object (O)
Example:
- She has been studying for two hours. (duration)
- They have been working on the project all morning. (ongoing action)
- I have been living in this city for five years. (temporary situation)
Ten Examples of Present Perfect Continuous Tense:
- She has been reading that book for hours.
- They have been waiting for the bus since 9:00 AM.
- He has been working on the assignment all day.
- The team has been practicing for the match for weeks.
- I have been learning French for six months.
- We have been discussing the issue for hours.
- She has been cooking dinner since this morning.
- They have been renovating their house for months.
- He has been playing the piano for years.
- The company has been implementing new policies recently.
In these examples, the present perfect continuous tense verbs indicate actions or situations that started in the past, have been ongoing, and continue into the present. The structure remains consistent, with the subject followed by the present form of “to have,” “been,” and the present participle of the main verb.
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