Present Perfect Continuous Tense – Detailed Expression

Present Perfect Continuous Tense indicates that something started in the past and is continuing at the present time.

Present Perfect Continuous Tense – Detailed Expression


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




Present Perfect Continuous Tense - Detailed Expression


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?