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Present Perfect Continous

Last updated at Dec. 16, 2024 by Teachoo

It is used to tell about things which continue to happen over a long period of time.

Example

  1. Due to fog, trains have been running late.
  2. To prevent flu,she has been taking precautions 

In this case,we use " have been " or " has been " with the verbs

Rules for Present Perfect Continuous

Fill with appropriate Present Perfect Continous Tense

I.........(go) to mall

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I have been going to mall

She........(date) him

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She has been dating him

We..........go for walk together.

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We have been going for walk together.

I..........(report) to her

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I have been reporting to her 

Rohan.............(drink) too much

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Rohan has been drinking too much

Comparison with Simple Present, Present Continuous, Present Perfect and Present Perfect Continous

 

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