Present perfect simple and present perfect continuous
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This document compares and contrasts the present perfect continuous and present perfect simple tenses in English. It provides examples of when to use each, noting that the continuous form is used for actions happening over a period of time, while the simple form is used for completed actions. It also discusses how duration is expressed differently with each form. Some state verbs like "know" cannot take the continuous form. The document concludes with exercises asking readers to choose the appropriate tense in different situations.
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Present perfect simple and present perfect continuous
- 1. Present perfectPresent perfect continuous vs. Presentcontinuous vs. Present Perfect SimplePerfect Simple Master Student: Dragos DianaMaster Student: Dragos Diana LarisaLarisa ““1 Decembrie 1918” University of1 Decembrie 1918” University of Alba IuliaAlba Iulia Language Level: IntermediateLanguage Level: Intermediate Presentation Date: June 7Presentation Date: June 7thth 20132013
- 2. IntroductionIntroduction I have been doing or I have done? Mike has been repairing the car. We use the present perfect continuous for an action happening over a period of time. We are thinking of Mike doing the repair and getting oil on his hands.
- 3. Mike has repaired the car. We use the present perfect simple for a complete action. We are thinking of the finished repair and the result of the repair – that the car is all right now.
- 4. ExamplesExamples OVER A PERIOD (have been doing) We've been touring Scotland. A strong wind has been blowing all day. Vicky is out of breath. She's been running. I've been writing an essay. I'm tired now. We normally use the continuous form when we say how long. Rachel has been playing music all day. I've been ironing shirts since ten o'clock. How long have you been learning to drive?
- 5. COMPLETE (have done) We've finished our tour of Scotland. The wind has blown a tree over. Vicky is here at last. She's run all the way. I've written an essay. I can hand it in now We normally use the simple form when we say how much/many. Rachel has played at least twenty CDs. I've ironed eight shirts. How many driving lessons have you had?
- 6. States and actions We cannot normally use the continuous form with a state verb. I've known the secret for a long time, NOT I've been knowing the secret. My parents have had this car for about ten years. We've never been very happy here, I'm afraid. Live and work (= have a job) can be continuous or simple, with no difference in meaning. We've been living here since 1992. OR We've lived here since 1992. Sarah has been working for the company for three years now. OR Sarah has worked for the company for three years now.
- 7. ExercisesExercises 1.1. What would you ask in these situations? Use the present perfect continuous or simple. ? Your friend is wearing glasses. You've never seen him with glasses on before. Ask him how long ... How long have you been wearing glasses ? ? Nick is playing computer games. Ask him how many ... How many computer games have you played ? 1 You meet a group of people walking across country. Ask them how many miles ... 2 Some workmen are digging up the road outside Sarah's house. Ask her how long ... 3 Laura is taking lots of photos of you and your friends. Ask her how many ... 4 You have just woken up from an afternoon sleep and seen that it is raining. Ask your friend how long ...
- 8. 2. Make four sentences using Present2. Make four sentences using Present perfect simple and Present perfectperfect simple and Present perfect continuouscontinuous