Present Perfect Progressive Flashcards
1
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STILL IN PROGRESS
A
An activity which started in the past and is still in progress at the moment of speaking. Emphasis in the duration. It may or not go on into the future. IMPERFECTIVE ASPECTUAL MEANING
2
Q
HABIT
A
A temporary habit which started in the past and continues up to the present. IMPERFECTIVE ASPECTUAL MEANING
3
Q
INCOMPLETE PERIOD OF TIME
A
Express a complete action that has been in progress during a present incomplete period of time
4
Q
EFFECTS
A
The action has effects which are still apparent. The action started in the past and lasted for some time, it may have finished or may still be going on
5
Q
ANNOYANCE
A
To express anger, annoyance, irritation or to demand an explanation
