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Present Perfect Continuous
Definition
The Present Perfect Continuous tense describes actions that started in the past and are still continuing or have recently stopped.
Common Mistakes
Using Present Perfect Simple instead of Continuous when focusing on activity:
Incorrect: "I have worked here since morning."
Correct: "I have been working here since morning."
Structure Gramatical
Afirmative
Subject + aux. have/has + been + verb + ing + complemet
Negative Form
Subject + have/has + not + been + verb(-ing) + complement
Questions
Have/Has + subject + been + verb(-ing) + complement?
Usage
Actions started in the past and continue now:
"I have been studying for two hours."
Recent actions with visible results:
"She has been painting, so the room smells like paint."
Temporary situations:
"They have been living in New York for three months."
Signal Words
For, since, all day, lately, recently
Differences with Present Perfect Simple
Present Perfect Continuous focuses on duration and activity:
"I have been working all morning."
Present Perfect Simple focuses on completion or result:
"I have worked there for five years."
Tips to Remember
Use for actions with a clear duration or ongoing activity.
Use "been" after have/has to show continuous action.
The verb must always end in "-ing".
Examples
"They have been studying English for six months."
"We have been waiting since 3 pm."
"He has been running every day."
