Present Perfect vs. Present Perfect Continuous

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 3

Present Perfect vs. Present Perfect Continuous (1) 

Present Perfect

Content

- Short explanation of the tenses

- Practice makes perfect!

- Extra recourses 

Present perfect continuous

Have/Has been

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Verb (ww)

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Present Perfect Continuous

How does it work?

Sentences that illustrate difference between the present perfect and present perfect continuous (1):

I’ve been decorating the house this summer (P.P.C).
The focus is on the action taking place – decorating – and the action is unfinished.

I’ve painted the house blue (P.P).
The focus is on the finished result. The activity is finished but we can see the result now.

Sentences that illustrate difference between the present perfect and present perfect continuous (2):

It has been raining for the past two days (P.P.C)

You emphasise the fact that something has been happening a lot recently.

I have worked here for most of my life (P.P.)

This action has started in the past and is still ongoing at present.

Present Perfect Continuous vs. Present Perfect Simple

My friend ________ a new computer.

1. has bought (simple)
2. has been buying (continuous)

Present perfect vs present perfect continuous.

How long ______(Gina/work)on the project? It still hasn't been finished.

1. has Gina been working
2. Has Gina worked

Present Perfect Continuous vs. Present Perfect Simple

My friend ________ a new computer.

Help!

Simple: focus on result

Continuous: focus on activity and/or length of time

1. has bought (simple)
2. has been buying (continuous)

Present Perfect Continuous vs. Present Perfect Simple

Great news! Hannah ___________ a baby girl!

Help!

Simple: focus on result

Continuous: focus on activity and/or length of time

1. has had (simple)
2. has been having (continuous)

Present perfect vs present perfect continuous.
How many bracelets_____(you/make)?

1. Have you been making
2. Have you made

Present perfect vs present perfect continuous.

How long ______(Gina/work)on the project?

1. has Gina been working
2. Has Gina worked

Present perfect simple vs continuous

Sorry about the mess! I ______

1. have baked
2. have been baking

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