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The Present Perfect Continuous Tense

The present perfect continuous tense (also known as the present perfect progressive tense) shows that something started in the past and is continuing at the present time.

Structure: Subject + has/have + been + Base form(+ing)

Here's how to make the positive:

To make the negative, just add 'not':

To make a 'yes / no' question, put 'have' or 'has' before the subject:

To make 'wh' questions, put the question word at the beginning:

Usage:

  1. Emphasis on duration of action.
    • I have been learning French since I went to school.
  2. Time bound expressions (since, for, lately, how long)
    • He has been watching TV for two hours.
    • He has been smoking since 2015.
  3. To express anger and irritation
    • Why have you been disturbing me?