
The present perfect continuous
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Bertha Castro
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Use the p.p.c to express a continuing action that began in the past and continues in the present.
Depending on the context, the action may continue in the future.
Use have / has + been + present participle.
Example:
He's been practicing skateboarding for years.
Has she been dancing ballet for a long time?
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for (three months)
for a while
since (2014)
prepositions/ adverbs
lately
recently
all day
Adverbs, determiner
these days
this (month)
How long...?
Determiners
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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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Note:
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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.
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Open Ended
He's played with his band for almost ten years.
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Open Ended
She's looked online this morning for a good deal on show tickets.
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Open Ended
Justin Timberlake has already given two concerts in my town.
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Open Ended
Have you ever visited the Museum of Contemporary Art?
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Exercise
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Fill in the Blanks
Type answer...
Yes, I have. But I´m done.
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Fill in the Blanks
“This water glass is half empty. (someone/drink from it)
Type answer...
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Fill in the Blanks
Type answer...
No, he hasn't. But he should. It's unforgettable.
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Fill in the Blanks
Type answer...
Never. But he's going to his first one tonight.
Use the p.p.c to express a continuing action that began in the past and continues in the present.
Depending on the context, the action may continue in the future.
Use have / has + been + present participle.
Example:
He's been practicing skateboarding for years.
Has she been dancing ballet for a long time?
Some text here about the topic of discussion
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