Uses of verb tenses

Question 1

The action began in the past and continues in the present

Answer 1

Present perfect

Question 2

The time for carrying our the action has not ended

Answer 2

Present perfect

Question 3

The action is constantly repeated in an indeterminate time between the past and the present

Answer 3

Present perfect

Question 4

The action concluded recently. For this use, use just

Answer 4

Present perfect

Question 5

The time at which the action was performed is not relevant

Answer 5

Present perfect

Question 6

Recent past activities:
To talk about a finished activities in the recent past.
Focuses on the activity we don’t give a specific time. Even though the activity is finished, we can see the result in the present

Answer 6

Present perfect continuous

Question 7

One continuing event:
For a single activity that began at a point in the past and is still continuing.

Answer 7

Present perfect continuous

Question 8

Repeated continuing events:
To talk about repeated activities which started at a particular time in the past and are still continuing up until now

Answer 8

Present perfect continuous