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Use have/has been plus -ing. This form emphasizes activity and duration continuing to now or stopping recently with visible evidence. Present perfect simple often suits states or completed quantity; continuous suits the process.
Patterns and examples
- She has been studying for three hours.
- It has been raining; the road is wet.
- I have written five pages. / I have been writing all morning.
Notice how form and meaning work together. Read examples aloud, identify the controlling word or clause, and compare them with nearby alternatives before applying the pattern in new writing.
Practice sentences
- Contrast a completed quantity with ongoing activity.
- Correct the aspect choice with know.
After answering, explain the rule in your own words and create one original sentence using the same structure.
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