Present Perfect Continuous
The present perfect continuous (also
called present perfect progressive) is a verb tense which is used to show that an action
started in the past and has continued up to the present moment. The present
perfect continuous usually emphasizes duration, or the amount of time that an
action has been taking place. Read on for detailed descriptions, examples, and
present perfect continuous exercises.
A. Present Perfect Continuous Forms
The present perfect continuous is formed using has/have
+ been + present participle. Questions are indicated by inverting the
subject and has/have. Negatives are made with not.