Present Perfect Continuous Tense
Use the present perfect continuous for an action that started in the past and is still continuing, with emphasis on the ongoing duration. Form it with have/has + been + verb-ing.
The rule
have/has + been + verb-ing
Right and wrong
I have been working here since 2020.
I have working here since 2020.
Don't forget "been" between have/has and the -ing verb.
She has been studying for three hours.
She has been study for three hours.
The main verb must end in -ing.
They have been waiting for the bus since morning.
They have been wait for the bus since morning.
Use verb-ing, not the plain verb, after "been".
It has been raining all day.
It has raining all day.
Don't skip "been" — it's needed to form this tense.
Practice
1. I ___ (learn) English for two years.
2. She ___ (work) on this project since Monday.
3. How long ___ you (wait) here?
4. They ___ (play) cricket since morning.
5. He ___ (feel) tired all week.
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