present perfect continuous

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What is the present perfect continuous tense?

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The present perfect continuous tense is used to describe actions that began in the past and are still continuing or have recently stopped, emphasizing the duration of the action.

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How is the present perfect continuous tense formed?

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It is formed using 'has/have been' + the present participle (verb+ing).

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Provide an example of the present perfect continuous tense.

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"She has been studying for three hours."

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What is the difference between 'for' and 'since' in the context of the present perfect continuous tense?

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'For' is used to indicate a duration of time (e.g., for two years), while 'since' is used to indicate a specific point in time (e.g., since 2020).

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When do we use 'has' vs. 'have' in the present perfect continuous tense?

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'Has' is used with third-person singular subjects (he, she, it), while 'have' is used with first-person and second-person subjects and plural nouns.

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Complete the sentence: "They __________ (to work) on the project since last month."

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"They have been working on the project since last month."

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What is the negative form of the present perfect continuous tense?

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The negative form is created by adding 'not' after 'has/have' (e.g., 'has not been' or 'have not been').

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Complete the sentence: "I __________ (to wait) for you for an hour."

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"I have been waiting for you for an hour."

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What does the present perfect continuous tense emphasize?

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It emphasizes the duration or ongoing nature of an action rather than its completion.

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How do you form a question in the present perfect continuous tense?

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By inverting 'has/have' and the subject (e.g., 'Have you been studying?').