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Verb Tenses: Present Perfect Progressive

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Verb Tenses: Present Perfect Progressive

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What is the primary function of verb tenses?

To indicate the time an action occurs (correct)

To indicate the mood of a sentence

To express the length of an action

To denote the intensity of an action

Which of the following structures forms the present perfect progressive tense?

be + past participle

have + -ing verb

has + been + past participle

have + been + -ing verb (correct)

What is the correct contraction for the word 'have' when used in present perfect progressive?

've (correct)

'hes

'he

'ha

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the present perfect progressive tense?

<p>She has been working on the project.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following combinations can contract the word 'has'?

<p>Only with singular nouns</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Verb Tenses

Verb tenses indicate the time an action occurs
The present perfect progressive tense is used for actions that began in the past, continue in the present and will continue in the future.

Formation of the Present Perfect Progressive

It is formed using "have," "been," and the -ing form of the main verb.
The present perfect is formed by combining "have" with a past participle.
A progressive verb combines "be" with a verb ending in -ing.
The past participle of "be" is "been".
The present perfect progressive uses the structure "have + been + -ing verb".
"Have" changes form based on the subject.

Contractions in Present Perfect Progressive

A contraction is a shortened form of a word.
The contraction for “have” is “'ve."
The contraction for "has" is "s'".
Subject pronouns can be used with contractions of "have" and "has".
Contractions of "has" can sometimes be used with singular nouns, but not with plural nouns.

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This quiz focuses on the present perfect progressive tense, its formation, and usage. You will learn how to construct sentences using the appropriate forms and contractions. Engage with examples that illustrate the continuous nature of actions across time.