Present Perfect Continuous Quiz

Which of the following sentences is in the present perfect continuous tense?

• She will finish her work by 5 PM.

• They have lived in that city for five years.

• I have been reading for an hour.

• He ate breakfast this morning.

What is the correct structure for a present perfect continuous tense sentence?

• subject + have/has + verb-ing
• subject + have/has + been + verb
• subject + have/has + been + verb-ing

• subject + have/has + been + verb-ed

Which of the following is a characteristic of the present perfect continuous tense?

• Describes an action that started in the future and may continue into the past.
• Describes a completed action in the past.
• Describes an ongoing action that started in the present and will continue into the future.
• Describes an ongoing action that started in the past and may continue into the future.

I ________ (study) for the exam all afternoon; I hope it pays off.

She ________ (run) regularly to build up her stamina for the upcoming marathon.

My sister __________ (play) the piano for an hour.

They __________ (work) on the project all week.

I can tell he __________ (repair) the car because he has oil on his hands.