Present Perfect Continuous

It is a verb tense used to describe actions that began in the past and are still continuing or have recently stopped, often emphasizing the duration of the action.

It is formed using 'have/has been' + the present participle (verb+ing).

Have you been studying for the exam?

The structure is 'subject + have/has not been + verb+ing'. For example, 'She has not been working here long.'

It emphasizes the duration or ongoing nature of an action.

We use it for actions that started in the past and continue to the present, or for actions that have recently stopped but have relevance to the present.

Present Perfect focuses on the completion of an action, while Present Perfect Continuous emphasizes the duration and ongoing nature of the action.

They have been playing soccer for two hours.

The question form is 'Have/Has + subject + been + verb+ing?' For example, 'Have you been reading?'

I have not been feeling well lately.