Present Perfect vs Present Perfect Continuous

Present Perfect vs Present Perfect Continuous

Grammar

Multiple Choice

Read the situation and complete the sentences with the best option. Use the verbs in brackets.

Tom started reading a book two hours ago. He is still reading it and now he is on page 53.

He __________ for two hours. (read)

• has read

• has been reading

• have read

• have been reading

Multiple Choice

Rachel is from Australia. She is travelling around Europe. She began her trip three months ago.

1. She __________ for three months. (travel)

2. She __________ six countries so far. (visit)

• 1. have been travelling.

  2. have been visiting

• 1. has been travelling.

  2. has been visiting

• 1. has travelled

  2. have been visiting

• 1. has been travelling.

  2. has visited

Multiple Choice

Patrick is a tennis player. He began playing tennis when he was 10 years old. This year he won the national championship again – for the fourth time.

1. He __________ the national championship four times. (win)

2. He __________ since he was ten. (play)

• 1. has won

  2. has been playing

• 1. have been winning

  2. has

• 1. has won

  2. have played

• 1. has wined

  2. have been playing

Multiple Choice

You have just arrived to meet a friend. She is waiting for you. You ask:

• How long have you been waiting for me?

• How many times have you been waiting for me?

• How long has you been waiting?

• How long has you waited?