Present Perfect Continuous Tense indicates that something started in the past and is continuing at the present time.
Present Perfect Continuous Tense – Detailed Expression
| POSITIVE (+) | NEGATIVE (-) | QUESTION (?) |
| I have been starting | I have not been starting | Have I been starting |
| You have been starting | You have not been starting | Have you been starting |
| He has been starting | He has not been starting | Has she been starting |
| She has been starting | She has not been starting | Has he been starting |
| It has been starting | It has not been starting | Has it been starting |
| We have been starting | We have not been starting | Have we been starting |
| You have been starting | You have not been starting | Have you been starting |
| They have been starting | They have not been starting | Have they been starting |
Positive Sentences
- Susan is in the kitchen. She has been making pizza.
- They have been playing in the room.
- The mechanic has been repairing our refrigerator.
- You have been smoking.
- He has been walking.
- She has been singing a song.
Negative Sentences
- Susan is in the kitchen. She has not been making pizza.
- They have not been playing in the room.
- The mechanic has not been repairing our refrigerator.
- You have not been smoking.
- He has not been walking.
- The child has notbeen wearing a hat.
Question Sentences
- Has it been raining for three hours?
- Has she been teaching French since 2000?
- Has the baby been crying since he got up?
- Have you been hearing me?
- Your eyes are wet. Have you been cutting onions?
- Has they been playing since morning?
