Present perfect and present perfect continuous
Por: Carla M.
22 de Março de 2019

Present perfect and present perfect continuous

Inglês Conversação Gramática Todos os níveis

Present Perfect and Present Perfect Continuous Differences in Usage

  • The present perfect simple tense is used with finished actions, while the present perfect progressive tense is used with unfinished actions.

Examples:

The kids have played for 2 hours.(present perfect simple)

The kids have been playing since morning. (present perfect continuous)

  • The present perfect simple tense indicates permanent actions; the present perfect progressive tense describes temporary actions.

Examples:

I have taught English for 12 years. (present perfect simple)

I have been teaching this class for one hour. (present perfect continuous)

  • The present perfect simple tense emphasizes the result of the action; In contrast, the present perfect progressive tense emphasizes the duration of the action.

Examples:

He has repaired the car. (present perfect simple)

He has been repairing the car for 2 hours. (present perfect continuous)

  • The present perfect simple tense indicates “How much/How many“, while the present perfect progressive tense indicates “How long something has been happening“.

Examples:

It has taken six years to write this book. (present perfect simple)

He has been studying English for two months. (present perfect continuous)

Note for Present Perfect Simple vs Present Perfect Continuous

Always use the present perfect simple with the verbs believe, know, understand, like/dislike, belong, own:

Examples:

We’ve known each other since we were kids.

I’ve never understood math very well.

He’s always liked sports.

 

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