Present perfect simple and continuous
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The document discusses the present perfect continuous tense in English. It notes that the present perfect continuous tense focuses on the ongoing nature of an action or situation, and can be used to describe new habits, repeated actions, or situations that have gone on for a period of time. It provides some examples of how to use the present perfect continuous tense correctly in sentences.
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Present perfect simple and continuous
- 2. FINISHEDEVENTS CONNECTEDWITH PRESENT • Kate’s had a baby • I’ve broken my leg • At last! I’ve finished!
- 4. • P. P. SIMPLE Fo cus o n result I’vewritten6 le tte rs since lunchtim e . (Re sult: 6 le tte rs) I’vedonem y ho m e wo rk. (Re sult: m y ho m e wo rk is finishe d) • P. P. CONTINUOUS Fo cus o n actionand duration(Actio n m ay no t be finishe d). I’vebeenwriting le tte rs allm o rning . (That’s ho w I’ve spe nt m y m o rning . I’vebeendoingm y ho m e wo rk but I have n’t finishe d ye t..
- 5. • New habits and repeated actios. I’ve be e n do ing a lo t o f e xe rcise late ly (I didn’t do any sports before). It’s be e n raining a lo t this m o nth. • Sometimes there’s no difference. I’velivedin Lo ndo n since 1 9 8 0 = I’vebeen livingin Lo ndo n since 1 9 8 0
- 7. • Complete these sentences so that they are true for you in relation to work, languages or technology. - I’ve been meaning to … - I’ve been thinking about… - I’ve been working…. - I’ve always liked … - I’ve never been really interested in … - I’ve never … - I’ve always been… but recently I’ve … - I’ve been … lately. - I’ve … for years.