Present Perfect Continuous Tense
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Which sentence correctly uses 'just' with the present perfect continuous?

  • They have been just arriving.
  • They just have been arriving.
  • They have just been arriving. (correct)
  • They been just arriving.

The present perfect continuous solely describes actions that are completed in the past.

False (B)

How is the negative form constructed in the present perfect continuous?

Subject + haven't/hasn't + been + present participle

She __________ (study) all day for her exams.

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Match the sentence with correct or incorrect present perfect continuous use.

<p>I have been waited for you. = Incorrect I have been waiting for you. = Correct She has been work hard. = Incorrect She has been working hard. = Correct</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences uses the present perfect continuous correctly to describe an action that has recently finished?

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In the present perfect continuous, time expressions like 'all day' typically precede the main verb.

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Give an example of a sentence using the present perfect continuous with the adverb 'lately'.

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They __________ (not sleep) well __________ .

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Which sentence demonstrates the correct short form usage in the present perfect continuous?

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Which scenario best illustrates the use of the present perfect continuous tense?

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The present perfect continuous is used to describe actions that have completely finished and have no relevance to the present.

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Provide an example sentence using the present perfect continuous to describe an action that started in the past and is still ongoing.

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They have _______ practicing for the play since last month.

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Match the following sentences with their correct tense usage:

<p>I have been studying all night. = Present Perfect Continuous - action started in the past and continues to the present or has recently finished She has already been waiting for an hour. = Present Perfect Continuous with 'already' - emphasizes duration of an unfinished action He has just finished his exam. = Present Perfect with 'just' - emphasizes the recent completion of an action</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'already' with the present perfect continuous?

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The word 'just' in the present perfect is typically used to emphasize the length of time an action has been happening.

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Create a sentence using the present perfect continuous with 'since' to indicate when an action began.

<p>It has been snowing since this morning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

We have _______ going to the same summer camp _______ the last five years.

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Which of these sentences demonstrates that an action in present perfect continuous has recently finished?

<p>I have been running, so I am tired. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Present Perfect Continuous

An action started in the past and is continuing in the present.

Recent actions in Present Perfect Continuous

Actions that have recently finished, with present evidence.

Time expressions

Used to express the duration of an action.

Already

Emphasizes a longer duration of an unfinished action.

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Just

Emphasizes that an action finished very recently.

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Forming Present Perfect Continuous

Use 'have/has been' + verb-ing.

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Question form

Has or have + subject + been + verb-ing?

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Duration

Used to show how long an action has been happening.

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Past-Present link

Connects a past action to its present relevance or result.

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Continuous emphasis

Highlight the continuation of an action over time.

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Just (time)

An adverb to indicate an action finished a short time ago.

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Recently/Lately

Adverbs used to describe situations or actions completed a little further back in time than 'just'.

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Present Perfect Continuous Formation

The grammatical structure: subject + have/has + been + present participle (verb ending in -ing). Used for actions starting in the past and continuing now.

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Negative Present Perfect Continuous

Subject + haven't/hasn't + been + present participle.

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Placement of 'just' and 'already'

'Just' and 'already' are placed between 'have/has' and 'been'.

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Time Expression Placement

Time expressions like 'all day' usually follow the main verb.

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Short Forms

Contractions like 'I've', 'It's', 'haven't', 'hasn't'.

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Present Perfect Continuous Use

An activity that began in the past and is continuing now, or has recently finished.

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Adverbs

Often used to modify an action.

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Present Perfect Continuous Duration

To indicate how long an action has been happening.

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Study Notes

  • The present perfect continuous tense is explored, including its uses, formation, and common adverbs.

Usage

  • Present perfect continuous describes an action that started in the past and continues into the present.
  • It can also describe actions that have recently finished with present consequences.
  • Time expressions can be added to indicate the duration of the action.
  • The tense is used with "already" to emphasize the duration of an unfinished action.
  • "Just" is used to emphasize the recent completion of an action.
  • "Recently" and "lately" indicate actions finished a short while ago.

Formation

  • Formed with: subject + have/has + been + present participle (-ing form) of the main verb.
  • Negative form: subject + haven't/hasn't + been + present participle.
  • "Just" and "already" are placed between "have/has" and "been".
  • Time expressions usually follow the main verb.
  • Short forms like "I've," "It's," "haven't," and "hasn't" are used.

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Explore the present perfect continuous tense, detailing its formation and various uses. Learn how to express actions that started in the past and continue into the present. Understand the role of adverbs like 'already,' 'just,' 'recently,' and 'lately'.

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