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Complete the dialogues with the given verbs in Present Perfect Continuous. Use only full forms.

e.g.  I've been learning English.  →  I have been learning English.

 — Sorry I'm late.

— Steve! I _________ for you for twenty-five minutes!  

— Switch the TV off now, Alex.

— Yes, you _________ TV all evening, it's time for bed now. 

— You play the guitar really well.

— Thanks. I'm better than I was. I _________ lessons for six weeks.  

 — Everything is OK, Mike?

— Yes and no. I  ______  my homework since 7 o'clock, and I haven't finished.  

— Your sister's face is all red.

— Yes, she _________ all morning. 

— Wow, your dog's dirty, isn't it?

— Yeah, that's right. He _________ in the park.

Choose the correct option. Type your answer only.

She plays tennis really well, and she (has played / has been playing) for six months.

I'm only on page 3 of this book, and I've been (reading / read) for hours!

He (has written / has been writing) 40 messages today!

My fingers hurt — I've (been writing / written) emails since 3 o'clock.