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

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?