A presentation to elicit the use of the present perfect continuous as the explanation / consequence of a recent activity.

1. THE PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

2. Why are his eyes all red?

3. Why is her hair wet?

4. Why is Sandra’s face dirty?

5. Rachel is giving a violin concert tonight. What has she been doing?

6. Why are they all tired out?

7. What’s the matter? What has Sarah been doing?

8. Why are Henry’s fingers dirty?

9. Why is Betty soaking wet?

10. Why is there sawdust on the floor?

11. Why has Martin got toothache?

12. Why is Rafa all sweaty?

13. Why is Paul out of breath?

14. Why are Ellen’s hands dirty?

15. Why are your trainers so muddy?

16. It’s Mary’s birthday. What have the Browns been doing?

17. Why has Robert got a headache?

18. Why are Mandy’s hands dirty?

19. Why is the kitchen so messy?

20. Why are Sam and Lucy sleeping?

21. Why is Sue confused about her homework?

22. Stella wants to get an A in her exam. What has she been doing?

23. Why are Phil’s hands bloody?

24. Alan’s knees are dirty. Why?

25. Why is Clive so fat?

26. Why are his trousers dirty?

27. Why is she weeping?

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