Present perfect continuous
The present perfect continuous is used here (have + been + living) to describe an experience that happened in the past and continues until the present moment
Complete overview of present perfect continuous forms including positive forms, negative forms and question forms
We can use the present continuous or the present simple to talk about permanent or temporary
Exercises on Present Perfect Progressive
Subject Auxiliary verb (present tense) Auxiliary verb (past participle
Notes and Answer Key on Page 2
Present Perfect Progressive (Present Perfect Continuous) Choose the correct verb from the list below to complete the following sentences
Present Perfect Continuous Positive and Negative
Present Perfect Simple vs Continuous
It is used when a long action has started in the past and has just ended (usually recently) or is still continuing
I cannot sleep because the baby (cry)
It can be used for actions that began in the past and continue to the present or actions that began in the past but have now finished
It tests what you learned on the Present Perfect Continuous page
Present perfect simple / continuous 2
Using the present perfect continuous focuses on the activity
The present perfect continuous tense (also known as the present perfect progressive tense) shows that something started in the past and is continuing at the present time
This is because of the fact that they differ from each other to some extent
THE PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS TENSE This is used for actions or activities that started in the past and continue into the present
The present perfect simple usually focuses on the result of the activity in some way, and the present perfect continuous usually focuses on the activity itself in some way