Present Perfect vs. Present Perfect Continuous

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What is the Present Perfect tense?

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The Present Perfect tense is used to describe actions that occurred at an unspecified time in the past and are relevant to the present. It is formed using 'have/has' + past participle (e.g., 'I have eaten').

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What is the Present Perfect Continuous tense?

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The Present Perfect Continuous tense is used to describe actions that started in the past and are still continuing or have recently stopped, emphasizing the duration. It is formed using 'have/has been' + present participle (e.g., 'I have been eating').

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When do we use the Present Perfect tense?

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We use the Present Perfect tense to indicate experiences, changes, or situations that have relevance to the present, without specifying when they happened.

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When do we use the Present Perfect Continuous tense?

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We use the Present Perfect Continuous tense to emphasize the duration of an action that started in the past and continues to the present or has recently stopped.

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How do you form the Present Perfect tense?

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The Present Perfect tense is formed by using 'have' or 'has' + the past participle of the verb.

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How do you form the Present Perfect Continuous tense?

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The Present Perfect Continuous tense is formed by using 'have been' or 'has been' + the present participle of the verb.

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What is the difference between 'have learned' and 'have been learning'?

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'Have learned' indicates a completed action, while 'have been learning' emphasizes the ongoing process of learning.

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Provide an example of Present Perfect tense.

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Example: 'She has visited Paris three times.'

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Provide an example of Present Perfect Continuous tense.

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Example: 'They have been studying for the exam for two hours.'

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What is the structure of a question in Present Perfect tense?

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The structure is: 'Have/Has + subject + past participle?' (e.g., 'Have you finished your homework?')