Present Perfect & Present Perfect Continuous

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Present perfect

When should I use the present perfect simple (I have eaten) and when should I use the present perfect continuous (I have been eating)?

structure
present perfect simple - uses
present perfect continuous - uses

structure

Present perfect simple:

has/have + past participle

I have taken this English exam 3 times.

Present perfect continuous:

has/have + been + verb-ing

I have been learning English since I was six.

present perfect simple - uses

To talk about a period of time up to the present:

I have worked here for over 10 years now.

To talk about something that happened in the (very) recent past:

My Auntie has just had a baby.

To talk about our experiences:

I’ve been to New York but I’ve never been to LA.

It is often used with already, just, yet, ever and since.

present perfect continuous - uses

To talk about something which is not yet completed and when we want to emphasise the ‘continuing’ nature of the activity:

A: You dance well.

B: Yes I’m taking Salsa Classes.

A: Oh, how long have you been doing that (for)?

B: Since June.

To talk about or explain the present consequences of an activity:

You have been eating garlic, haven’t you? (I can smell it on your breath)

garlic lol!

remember don't say galaxy but say Jalaxy instead

oh and angel instead of angle this is important

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المساهمات : 13 تاريخ التسجيل : 24/12/2008 العمر : 32

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