Present perfect simple vs. present perfect continuous
have collected vs. have been collecting
Present perfect continuous
| + |
I |
have |
been working.(?) |
| -
| He
| hasn't |
| ? |
Have |
you |
The present perfect continuous is used:
- to talk about situations which started in the past and continue in
the present.
- I've been living here for three years.
-to explain the result of a recent past activity.
- I'm tired. I've been studying all day.
- I'm hot. I've been running.
1. Present perfect continuous.
Complete sentence B so it has the same meaning as sentence A.
Present perfect simple vs. present perfect continuous
The present perfect simple emphasises the result (of a completed
action).
- "How many times have you read that book?"
"I've read it three times."
The present perfect continuous emphasises the activity itself
(possibly unfinished).
- "What have you been doing this
morning?"
"I've been reading."
2. Present perfect
continuous vs. present perfect simple.
Kevin has been collecting photos for three
years.
He has collected over a thousand.
Choose the best answer.