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The present perfect continuous has two Auxiliary verbs: have and has. only have and has form Contractions |
True |
Who have you been talking to |
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Verbs with the stative meaning are not usually used with the present perfect continuous |
True |
I have been knowing her (incorrect) |
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Describes activities that began in the past and continuing in the present time |
Present perfect continuous |
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Describe situations or activities that were in progress but have just ended to emphasize the recent past, adverbs like recently, just and lately may be used with the present perfect continuous |
True |
I’ve been thinking about you recently |
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To make an excuse along with an apology To reach a conclusion about a current situation |
Present perfect continuous |
I’m sorry I haven’t called you I haven’t been feeling well lately. Half of my cake is gone someone has been eating it. |
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Showing more intense or emotional situation |
Continuous |
Continuous |
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Does not tell how many times an activity is repeated |
Present perfect continuous |
We can’t say: I’ve been reading the Report three times. we can say instead: I’ve been reading the report for the third time. |