Present Perfect Continuous Tense Concepts

The video tutorial explains how to form and use the present perfect continuous tense. It covers the choice of helping verbs 'has' or 'have' based on the subject, the use of 'been', and the main verb in its continuous form. Examples illustrate the tense's application, showing actions that started in the past and continue to the present. The video also compares the present perfect continuous with the present perfect tense, highlighting differences in usage and meaning. Contractions and their correct usage are also discussed.

What is the first step in forming the present perfect continuous tense?

• Select the past participle

• Choose the main verb

• Consider the subject

• Add 'ing' to the verb

Which helping verb is used with a singular subject in the present perfect continuous tense?

• Have

• Was

• Had

• Has

In the sentence 'I have been running', what is the role of 'been'?

• Main verb

• Helping verb

• Adjective

• Noun

Which helping verb is used with 'I' in the present perfect continuous tense?

• Has

• Have

• Had

• Was

Which helping verb is used with 'they' in the present perfect continuous tense?

• Was

• Had

• Have

• Has

How do you modify the verb 'run' in the present perfect continuous tense?

• Runned

• Run

• Running

• Ran

Which sentence correctly uses the present perfect continuous tense?

• She has been visiting the hospital.

• She will visit the hospital.

• She has visited the hospital.

• She visits the hospital.

What is the correct form of the verb in 'They have been ___'?

• runs

• ran

• running

• run

What is the correct form of the verb in 'He has been ___'?

• works

• working

• worked

• work

Which sentence correctly uses the present perfect continuous tense?

• They have been play.

• They have been playing.

• They play.

• They have played.