The present perfect continuous

​for (three months)

​for a while

since (2014)​

prepositions/ adverbs

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lately

recently

all day​

Adverbs, determiner

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​these days

this (month)

How long...?​

​​Determiners

The p.p.c rather than the present perfect is generally used to describe a recent continuous action, especially when there is visible evidence that the action just ended.

Example. The car's door is opened. Matt has been driving it.

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• ​Write sentences, using the present perfect continuous.

• Use contractions when possible. Use correct punctuation.

• Think if it's possible to change the sentences to the p.p.c. Explain when it's not possible.​

Exercise