Present Perfect Continuous Flashcards
1
Q
tense
state or action continuing up to the present
emphasis on duration
A
present perfect continuous
she has been studying for three hours, with no signs of taking a break.
2
Q
tense
states continuing up to now
focus more on duration of the states
A
present perfect continuous
they have been living in this city for ten years
3
Q
tense
repeated actions in the past with present impact
A
present perfect continuous
she has been practicing piano every day, she is now one of the best.
4
Q
expressing change or development
more emphasis on the ongoing change
A
present perfect continuous
the climate hasbeen changing dramatically over the last decade.
