Perfect Continuous Tense Flashcard

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What is the present perfect continuous tense?

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The present perfect continuous tense describes an action that started in the past and has continued up to the present, often emphasizing the duration of the action. It is formed using 'has/have been' + present participle (verb+ing).

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Provide an example of the present perfect continuous tense.

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I have been reading this book since yesterday morning.

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What is the structure of the present perfect continuous tense?

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The structure is: Subject + has/have + been + verb-ing.

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Identify the correct usage of the present perfect continuous tense.

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She has been reading for two hours.

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What is the difference between present perfect and present perfect continuous tense?

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Present perfect tense focuses on the completion of an action, while present perfect continuous emphasizes the duration or ongoing nature of the action.

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What is the past perfect continuous tense?

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The past perfect continuous tense describes an action that was ongoing in the past before another past action, formed using 'had been' + present participle (verb+ing).

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Provide an example of the past perfect continuous tense.

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I had been dancing all night.

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What is the future perfect continuous tense?

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The future perfect continuous tense describes an action that will have been ongoing up to a certain point in the future, formed using 'will have been' + present participle (verb+ing).

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Identify the correct usage of the future perfect continuous tense.

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Will Lakshmi have been waiting for the concert next month? (This is incorrect; it should be future perfect continuous.)

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What is the present participle form of a verb?

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The present participle form of a verb is the '-ing' form, used in continuous tenses.