Present Perfect Continuous and Present Perfect

Question 1

PP continuous to express that an activity continuous until recently or the time of speaking.

Answer 1

She’s been writing the book since she was in her twenties, and now it’s finished.

Question 2

Don’t use PP Continuous with belong, know, (dis)like and understand.

Answer 2

I’ve liked ice cream since I ate too much, and I was sick.

Question 3

USE PP Continuous or Simple about situations that exist until the present.

Answer 3

We’ve been looking forward to this holiday for years. (or We’ve looked forward to).

Question 4

PP continuous with verbs of extended or repeated activity.

Answer 4

I’ve been playing squash and need a shower.

Question 5

In complaint or criticize, use PP Continuous.

Answer 5

Who’s been messing around with my papers?
You’ve been eating chocolate, haven’t you?

Question 6

Use PP or Continuous to talk about the process of an activity. When talking about the results, PP.

Answer 6

Prices have decreased by 7%.
Prices have been decreasing recently. (or have decreased).

Question 7

PP continuous to say that the activity is ongoing or repeated.

Answer 7

Miguel has been kicking the ball against the wall all day.
Workers have been calling for the chairman’s resignation. (repeated).
Workers have called for chairman to start negotiations. (sometimes or only once).