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    Present Perfect Vs Present Perfect Continuous

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    This document compares and contrasts the present perfect and present perfect continuous tenses. [1] The present perfect is used to talk about actions that started in the past and continue to the present or actions that occurred at an unspecified time in the past. [2] The present perfect continuous emphasizes actions that have been ongoing for a period of time or actions where the result can be seen. [3] The key differences are that the present perfect focuses on the finished result, while the present perfect continuous focuses on the unfinished ongoing action.

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    This document compares and contrasts the present perfect and present perfect continuous tenses. [1] The present perfect is used to talk about actions that started in the past and continue to the present or actions that occurred at an unspecified time in the past. [2] The present perfect continuous emphasizes actions that have been ongoing for a period of time or actions where the result can be seen. [3] The key differences are that the present perfect focuses on the finished result, while the present perfect continuous focuses on the unfinished ongoing action.

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    This document compares and contrasts the present perfect and present perfect continuous tenses. [1] The present perfect is used to talk about actions that started in the past and continue to the present or actions that occurred at an unspecified time in the past. [2] The present perfect continuous emphasizes actions that have been ongoing for a period of time or actions where the result can be seen. [3] The key differences are that the present perfect focuses on the finished result, while the present perfect continuous focuses on the unfinished ongoing action.

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    This document compares and contrasts the present perfect and present perfect continuous tenses. [1] The present perfect is used to talk about actions that started in the past and continue to the present or actions that occurred at an unspecified time in the past. [2] The present perfect continuous emphasizes actions that have been ongoing for a period of time or actions where the result can be seen. [3] The key differences are that the present perfect focuses on the finished result, while the present perfect continuous focuses on the unfinished ongoing action.

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    The passage discusses the uses and forms of the Present Perfect and Present Perfect Continuous tenses in English grammar.

    The Present Perfect tense is used to talk about actions that started in the past and continue to the present, actions that happened at an unspecified time in the past, and actions that influence the present.

    The Present Perfect Continuous tense is used to talk about actions that have been ongoing for a period of time, recent continuous activities where the result can be seen, and emphasizing how long something has been going on.

    Present Perfect vs Present Perfect Continuous

    Look:

    The internet has changed


    the way we interact with other
    people. – Present Perfect

    She has been working in Lisbon since 2010. – Present Perfect


    Continuous
    USES
    The Present Perfect

    We use the Present Perfect to talk about:

    (1) an action or event, or a type of action or event, that started in


    the past and continues up till now.

    Susan has met a lot of people


    recently, so she’s made
    some new friends.
    USES
    Present Perfect

    We use the Present Perfect to talk about:

    (2) an action or event that happened


    at an unspecified time in the past.

    Have you ever been to Italy?


    Yes, I have been there three times.
    (Compare: I went there three years ago/last summer.)
    USES
    The Present Perfect

    We use the Present Perfect to talk about:

    (3) an action or event that happened (or didn’t happen) in the


    past and influences (has an effect on) the present.
    Where’s your key?
    I don’t know. I’ve lost it.
    Has it fallen on the floor?
    Oh, … yes it has! Look, there it is!
    So, you haven’t lost it. Your’re lucky.
    FORM
    The Present Perfect

    Have/has + past participle*

    She has spent a lot of money on clothes.

    They have decided to go shopping.

    * The past participle ends in –ed when the verb is regular (finished, decided,etc)
    or it can be irregular.
    USES
    The Present Perfect

    We often use the Present Perfect with time expressions that mean
    ‘up to the present’ often with the words in italics in the table:
    Have you ever seen a ghost? this ghost trap has worked so far.
    No, I have never seen one. How long have you had that thing?
    I’ve already seen hundreds. I’ve had it for years.
    Have you caught a ghost yet? I’ve always hunted ghosts. I’ve
    I haven’t caught one recently, but been a hunter since I was a boy.

    Examples:
    They have never been to Paris.
    John has already visited five countries.
    USES
    The Present Perfect Continuous

    We use the Present Perfect Continuous to talk about:

    (1) an action or event that has been going on for some time:
    Have you been working here for a long time?

    I’ve been working in this office


    since last year.
    USES
    The Present Perfect Continuous

    We use the Present Perfect Continuous to talk about:

    (2) recent continuous activity, when we can see the result.


    What have have you been doing?
    I’ve been cooking all day.
    I haven’t been wasting time!
    USES
    The Present Perfect Continuous

    We use the Present Perfect Continuous to…

    3. emphasize how long something has been going on, continuously


    (without intervals) or continually (with intervals).

    It has been raining for six hours!


    In fact, it has been raining off and on
    all week.
    FORM
    Present Perfect Continuous
    Have/has been + verb –ing

    Has the trainee teacher been


    helping you?

    Yes, she has been working hard.


    She hasn’t been wasting time.
    She’s been helping students with
    the Science Project.
    USES
    Present Perfect Continuous

    We often use the Present Perfect Continuous with time


    expressions like these:
    Since ten o’clock/Friday… Recently…
    For an hour/three years… Lately…
    All week/this month… Throughout this school year…
    For days and days… Over the last few months…

    Examples:
    I’ve been waiting here for one hour. (Continuously)
    She has been arriving home late all week. (Continually)
    FORM
    Present Perfect vs Present Perfect Continuous

    Present Perfect Present Perfect Continuous

    The wall was blue. Now it’s Ann’s t-shirt is covered in paint.
    white. She has been painting the wall.
    Ann has painted the wall.

    The focus is on the action, which


    The focus is on the finished is unfinished.
    result.
    PRACTICE
    PRACTICE
    Complete the sentences using the Present Perfect or Present
    Perfect Continuous:
    • Jane _____________
    has been studying (study) for two hours.

    • They ____________
    haven’t finished (not finish) their project yet.

    • How long _________________


    have you been waiting (you/wait) for Lucy?

    • Susan _______________
    has already written (already/write) a book.

    • The bell ___________


    has rung (ring) twice this morning.

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