What is the difference between present perfect and present perfect continuous tense?
Can I get some examples please?
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https://www.ef.edu/english-resources/english-grammar/present-perfect/
https://www.ef.edu/english-resources/english-grammar/present-perfect-continuous/
The present perfect tense and the present perfect continuous tense are two verb tenses that are used to describe actions or events that have begun in the past but are still relevant in the present.
The present perfect tense is formed by using the auxiliary verb "have" or "has" followed by the past participle of the main verb. It is typically used to describe completed actions or events that have a connection to the present. For example:
- "I have finished my homework." (The action of finishing homework is completed, but it is relevant to the present because it is recent or has an effect on the present.)
- "She has visited Paris three times." (The action of visiting Paris is completed, but the number of visits is relevant to the present.)
On the other hand, the present perfect continuous tense is formed by using the auxiliary verb "have" or "has" followed by been and the present participle (-ing form) of the main verb. It is used to describe ongoing or continuous actions that started in the past and continue up to the present moment. For example:
- "I have been studying for three hours." (The action of studying started in the past and is still ongoing.)
- "They have been working on the project since morning." (The action of working on the project started in the past and is still ongoing.)
In summary, the present perfect tense is used to talk about completed actions with a connection to the present, while the present perfect continuous tense is used to talk about ongoing actions that started in the past and continue into the present.