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Have you ever heard someone say, “I have been waiting here for hours!” or “It’s been raining all day!”? If so, you have heard someone speaking in the present perfect continuous tense, also known as the present perfect progressive tense. 

If this tense has been difficult for you to grasp in the past, the following guidelines, explanations, and examples are sure to help you out.

How to use the present perfect continuous tense 

What is the present perfect continuous tense? 

The present perfect continuous tense is generally used to describe actions or conditions that began in the past but are still going on or have recently stopped

In particular, there are several situations in which we must use the present perfect continuous tense to communicate specific meanings:

Situation
Example
Explanation

Emphasizing length of time

“He has been sleeping

!”

The speaker wants to highlight that the person has been sleeping for a long time.

Conveying unfinished actions

“I’ve been watching the series you suggested.”

The speaker wants to share that they are currently watching the series and have not finished it yet.

Explaining the evidence of the result of an action

“We have been cooking, so the kitchen is a wreck!”

The speaker wants to explain what the listener is seeing in the kitchen (the result) by sharing what they have been doing (the action). The evidence of a result is often something we can feel, smell, hear, or see.

Stressing that something Is temporary

“She’s been eating a lot recently.”

The speaker wants to communicate that the person doesn’t usually eat a lot but currently is.

Sharing length of time in an ongoing process

“They have been building that house for five months now.”

The speaker wants to convey how long the people have been building and that they are not done yet.

How to form present perfect continuous statements and questions

To construct positive and negative present perfect continuous statements and questions, you simply need to follow a specific word order. Below are details about how to structure each type of sentence or question in this tense:

Positive & negative statements
Subject
Have/Has
(Not)
Been
Verb(ing)

I

You

We

They

have

(not)

been

waiting.

eating.

playing.

studying.

Positive statements: More informally, you can use a contraction with the subject and : , , , (e.g., “I’ve been running every morning”).

Negative statements: More informally, you can use a contraction with and : (e.g., “You haven’t been going to class”).

He

She

It

has

(not)

been

watching TV.

sleeping.

cooking.

Positive statements: More informally, you can use a contraction with the subject and : , , (e.g., “It’s been snowing since yesterday”).

Negative statements: More informally, you can use a contraction with the and : (e.g., “She hasn’t been sleeping well”).

 

Positive & negative questions
Have/Has
Subject
(Not)
Been
Verb(ing)

Have

I

you

we

they

(not)

been

waiting?

eating?

playing?

studying?

Positive statements: Contractions cannot be formed.

Negative statements: More informally, you can use a contraction with and : (e.g., “Haven’t we been resting long enough?”).

Has

he

she

it

(not)

been

watching TV?

sleeping?

cooking?

Positive statements: Contractions cannot be formed.

Negative statements: More informally, you can use a contraction with the and : “Hasn’t he been working for hours?”

Spelling exceptions for -ing verbs

Most verbs can easily be converted to fit the present perfect continuous simply by adding an “-ing” onto the end of the word (e.g., play = playing). But there are several exceptions to this spelling formula you need to be aware of as outlined below:

  • When a verb ends with ONE final “E”, remove it and add “ing”
    • Give = giving

    • Live = living

    • Save = saving

  • When a verb ends with a consonant + a stressed vowel + a consonant, repeat the final consonant and add “ing” (except if it ends in X, Y, or Z
    • Stop = stopping (

    • Chat = chatting (

      )

    • Swim = swimming (

      )

  • When a verb ends with “IE”, change it to “Y” and add “ing”
    • Lie = lying
    • Die = dying

    • Tie = tying

  • When a verb ends with “IC”, add a “K” and then add “ing”
    • Panic = panicking
    • Frolic = frolicking
    • Traffic = trafficking
  • British English only: When a verb ends with a consonant + a vowel + an “L”, add another “L” and then add “ing”
    • Travel = travelling

    • Cancel = cancelling

    • Control = controlling

Verb exceptions in the continuous form

Some verbs cannot be used with the present perfect continuous tense because they describe conditions that last for an extended period of time. These are called stative verbs

For example, the verb “know” typically refers to being permanently aware of specific information. Therefore, it does not make sense to say “I have been knowing that Paris is the capital of France.” This is because it is not an ongoing process or action but a permanent state. 

Here are some more examples of verbs that are not usually used with the present perfect continuous tense:

  • Belong
    • Incorrect

      = He has been belonging to the country club since 2005.

    • Correct

      = He has belonged to the country club since 2005.

  • Own
    • Incorrect

      = I have been owning this house for years.

    • Correct

      = I have owned this house for years.

  • Exist
    • Incorrect

      = It’s been existing for a century.

    • Correct

      = It’s existed for a century.

  • Be
    • Incorrect

      = They’ve been being mean lately.

    • Correct

      = They’ve been mean lately.

There are stative verbs that can function in both continuous tenses as well as non-continuous tenses. So, one trick to figure out if a verb can be used in the present perfect continuous tense is to put the verb in a common sentence structure, such as “I have been ______ing (it) lately.”

 If it makes sense to communicate this action as an ongoing activity (e.g, “I have been cleaning a lot recently”), then you can use it in the present perfect continuous tense.

However, if you fill the sentence with a verb that doesn’t make sense (e.g., “I have been possessing it lately”), it is most likely a stative verb that should not be used in the present perfect continuous.

Signal words and phrases to use with the present perfect continuous

There are several words and expressions that often accompany the present perfect continuous tense. These phrases are helpful for communicating the length of time an action has taken place, how long ago an action has happened, whether an action is temporary or repeated, and asking questions. Use these phrases to speak and write in the present perfect continuous tense with clarity:

Signal Word/Phrase
Explanation
Example

for

a period of time in the past

“I have been reading for 30 minutes.”

since

a point in the past

“You have been exercising daily since March.”

recently / lately

temporary habits or situations

“Has he been running recently?”

all day / all night / etc.

one period of time in the past

“Hasn’t she been working all day?”

every day / every morning / etc.

repeated action in the past

“We’ve been waking up early every day.”

how long

begin questions

“How long have they been standing there?”

The difference between present perfect and present perfect continuous

Confusing rules learning english

Knowing when to use the present perfect tense versus the present perfect continuous tense can be confusing. 

Why? Because there are a few situations where there is no difference in meaning when expressing the same sentence in both tenses. Here are some examples:

  • Study
    • Present Perfect

      : We’ve studied math all day.

    • Present Perfect Continuous

      : We’ve been studying math all day.

  • Work
    • Present Perfect

      : You have worked in advertising since 2002.

    • Present Perfect Continuous

      : You have been working in advertising since 2002.

  • Live
    • Present Perfect

      : I’ve lived in India for three years.

    • Present Perfect Continuous

      : I’ve been living in India for three years.

Nevertheless, in most cases, each tense is used to communicate a different meaning than the other. The following chart is a breakdown of the various uses of each tense:

Present Perfect Situations
Present Perfect Continuous Situations

Emphasize the results of an action

“They have baked a cake.”

Emphasize the length of time of an action

“They have been baking a cake .”

Convey finished actions

“He’s fixed the sink.”

Convey unfinished actions

“He’s been fixing the sink since 2 PM.”

Explain the result of finished actions

“She has eaten her vegetables, so she can have dessert now.”

Explain evidence of the result of actions

“She has been eating her vegetables, which is why she’s still sitting at the table. It takes her forever to eat them!”

Stress something is permanent

“My gym shut down, so I’ve joined a new one.”

Stress something is temporary

“My gym is closed this month, so I’ve been attending a new one.”

Share how much/how many

“We have consumed 20 donuts and a gallon of milk this morning.”

Share length of time in an ongoing process

“We have been consuming a lot of donuts and milk every morning.”

Resources for practicing the present continuous tense 

The following exercises can help you practice your use of the present perfect continuous tense:

These exercises will allow you to practice determining whether to use the present perfect or present perfect continuous tense:

A brief afterword

Whether you are trying to understand how to use the simple past, the present continuous, or the present perfect continuous tense, you are faced with learning many rules, meanings, and exceptions. 

However, breaking down the various aspects of each tense makes it easier to understand and helps ensure you are able to master it. This is why the next time someone asks you “How long have you been learning English?”, you’ll be able to answer them in a flash!


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What Have You Been Doing? – Present Perfect Continuous


Learn how to use Present Perfect Continuous through this story. There are many examples in the video that can help you understand this tense easily and use it correctly.

What Have You Been Doing? - Present Perfect Continuous

The Present Perfect Tense in English | Structuring Sentences


The present perfect is formed, in the affirmative, as follows
Subject + have + past participle + object.
I + have + climbed + the mountain!
Example: have climbed the mountain!
The past participle is, often, the same as the past simple form of the verb (although not always so be sure to learn them!), except it has a different function here. The auxiliary verb is the one linked to the subject; the past participle simply denotes the action while the I have…, You have…, etc. denotes who had the experience.
Conjugating the Present Perfect (affirmative)
I have climbed the mountain
You have climbed the mountain
He/She has climbed the mountain
We have climbed the mountain
They have climbed the mountain
As is quite common in English, all these conjugations are the same except for one: the third person. One must be careful to remember this exception. Apart from this, the present perfect is quite simple; now you can go forth fully equipped to brag about your experiences in any conversation!
Forming the Present Perfect (negative)
The present perfect (negative) is formed as follows:
Subject + have + not + past participle + object.
We + have + not + eaten + Thai food.
We have not eaten Thai food.
Conjugating the Present Perfect (affirmative)
I have not eaten Thai food
You have not eaten Thai food
He/She has not eaten Thai food
We have not eaten Thai food
They have not eaten Thai food
It is important to keep in mind the order of the various parts of these phrases. Remember always that the negation (not) goes between the auxiliary verb and the past participle.
We can also employ a contraction here which will make conversation easier. In this case there are two contractions to be learned
have not ⇒ haven’t
has not ⇒ hasn’t
With our newly learned contractions, the conjugations become
I haven’t eaten Thai food
You haven’t eaten Thai food
He/She hasn’t eaten Thai food
We haven’t eaten Thai food
They haven’t eaten Thai food
Forming the Present Perfect (interrogative)
The present perfect (interrogative) is formed as follows
Have + subject + past participle + object?
Have + you + visited + South Carolina?
Have you visited South Carolina?
Conjugating the Present Perfect
Have I visited South Carolina ?
Have you visited South Carolina ?
Has he/she visited South Carolina ?
Have we visited South Carolina ?
Have they visited South Carolina ?
Again, we can add negation in order to affect emphasis. For example
Robert: Do you know much about Elvis Presley?
John: Haven’t I visited Memphis?
John answers Robert’s question with another question, which he believes should suffice as an answer. In this case, John means that he indeed knows much about Elvis Presley and has even visited his home in Memphis.
With the negation (and contraction), our interrogative conjugations become:
Haven’t I visited Memphis?
Haven’t you visited Memphis?
Hasn’t he/she visited Memphis?
Haven’t we visited Memphis?
Haven’t they visited Memphis?

The Present Perfect Tense in English | Structuring Sentences

How to Use the Present Perfect Simple and Present Perfect Continuous


In this lesson, you can learn about the present perfect simple and present perfect continuous verb forms.\r\rWhat’s the difference between ‘I have done’ and ‘I have been doing?’ When should you use the present perfect continuous? You’ll see the answers to these questions in this lesson.\r Do you want more grammar practice? The OOE teachers are here to help you! Learn more: http://bit.ly/ooeteachers.
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Contents:
Intro 00:00 00:55
How to Form the Present Perfect Continuous 00:55 04:04
Using the Present Perfect Continuous: Linking Past and Present 04:04 07:20
Using the Present Perfect Continuous: Explaining Present Results 07:20 08:59
Present Perfect Simple vs. Continuous 08:59 12:06
Focus on Results vs. Focus on Process 12:06
This lesson will help you:
Understand how to correctly form the present perfect continuous verb tense in English.
See example dialogues of how to use the present perfect continuous.
Learn how to use the present perfect continuous in English to connect the past to the present.
Use the present perfect continuous tense to explain results that are in the present.
See the main differences between the present perfect simple and present perfect continuous tenses.
Learn about state verbs like ‘be’ and why you can’t use them in the present perfect continuous, along with an exception.
Know the difference between describing results and describing processes when using the present perfect and present perfect continuous.
Become more comfortable choosing between present perfect simple or present perfect continuous when speaking and writing in English.
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How to Use the Present Perfect Simple and Present Perfect Continuous

Learn English Tenses: The Present Perfect Continuous (The Present Perfect Progressive)


Welcome to this English grammar lesson about the present perfect continuous tense (also called the present perfect progressive). This is another very common English verb tense, and it is helpful to know it when you want to talk about things that started in the past, and are still happening now.
Once you master the conjugation and usage, you’ll be able to use it in sentences like, \”I have been waiting for the bus for two hours!\” You’ll notice in this sentence we’re talking about something that started in the past, and is still happening now.
I’ll start by helping you learn how to conjugate in the present perfect continuous for written and spoken English. This verb conjugation is made up of the subject, the verb \”to have\” conjugated, the word been, and then the ing form of the verb. I’ll also make sure I help you learn how to use it in the negative, and how to form questions with the present perfect continuous.
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