Question

subject :- english
chapter name :- the present tense ​

Answer 1

what are present perfect continuous ?

The present perfect continuous tense (also known as the present perfect progressive tense) shows that something started in the past and is continuing at the present time. The present perfect continuous is formed using the construction has/have been + the present participle (root + -ing).

Answer:

1. we have been walking
2. have been running
3. have been eating
4. has been sleeping
5. have been hearing
6. has been baking
7. have been drinking
8. have been teaching
9. have been clearing

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Answer 2

• We have been walking for three hours .

➜ When the word for is used we get a sense of present perfect continuous tense .

• You have have been running too fast . That is why you are out of breath.

➜ When somewhere in the sentence you get a sense of reasoning so present perfect continuous tense is necessary.

• The boys have eaten three ice cream cones each.

➜ When where is the sentence without any tense form we understand that it is in a bit of present but participle form so we use Present perfect tense.

• He has been sleeping since nine o'clock last night . It time he got up .

➜ Mostly when the word since is used we get a sense of present perfect continuous tense .

• We have heard from Anita only once since she joined another school .

➜ Here if you notice the word joined we understand that the sentence is something about the past so Present perfect tense produces the past participle is a must .

• Something smells wonderful . Sonia has been baking biscuits all day .

➜ The phrase all day helps us to understand that again it is in present perfect continuous tense .

• You should never drive if you have drunk alcohol .

➜ Should is an auxiliary which helps us to understand that we must use Present perfect tense for the reason being it provides a sense of of doing something and giving an advice .

• I have been teaching music for over 10 years but have not met such a toned-deaf person as you.

➜ As per the first blank over 10 years shows us time and duration which forces us to use present perfect continuous tense but in the case of second blank toned justifes Present perfect tense.

• I have been cleaning the kitchen since morning . Now I feel exhausted .

➜ Again as mentioned before since exercise to use present perfect continuous tense .

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