Mastering Present Perfect Continuous

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Definition

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Action started in past, continues now

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Structure

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has/have + been + verb-ing

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Example 1

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I have been studying

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Example 2

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She has been working

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Example 3

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They have been playing

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Signal Words

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for, since, all day

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Use 1

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Emphasize duration

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Use 2

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Unfinished actions

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Use 3

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Temporary actions

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Use 4

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Recently stopped actions