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Present Perfect Tenses Quiz

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Which form of the verb is used in the present perfect continuous?

have + past participle

had + been + verb

has + -ing form

have + been + -ing form (correct)

The present perfect simple is used to focus on the process of an action.

False

What do we use to form the present perfect simple?

have + past participle

They _____ (live) in this city for five years.

have been living Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sentences with their focus:

I have done three tests this term. = Focus on how many times something has happened. I have been working on this project for a month. = Focus on how long something has taken. I have seen that show three times. = Focus on the result of the action. I have been trying to contact him all morning. = Focus on the doing of the action itself. Signup and view all the answers

When do we usually use the present perfect continuous?

To indicate an action that has been happening for some time Signup and view all the answers

We can use the present perfect simple with verbs like 'know' and 'have'.

True Signup and view all the answers

The cafe _____ (just open).

has just opened Signup and view all the answers

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Present Perfect Simple

Formed with have + past participle
Used to connect the past with the present
Used to focus on the result of an action
Used to talk about how much or how many
Used to announce news for the first time

Present Perfect Continuous

Formed with have + been + -ing form
Used to connect the past with the present
Used to focus on the duration of an action
Used to talk about how long something has taken
Used to talk about repeated actions without specifying how many times

Present Perfect Simple vs Present Perfect Continuous

Present Perfect Simple focuses on result, Present Perfect Continuous focuses on doing of the action
Present Perfect Simple used for states, Present Perfect Continuous usually not used for states
Present Perfect Simple used for how many times, Present Perfect Continuous used for repeated actions without specifying how many times
Present Perfect Simple used with since or for, Present Perfect Continuous also used with since or for when the action is ongoing

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Test your knowledge on the Present Perfect Simple and Continuous tenses. This quiz will help you understand the differences between these two forms, their uses, and their structure. By the end, you'll be able to distinguish when to use each tense correctly.