PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

FORM
HAVE/HAS + BEEN +

-ING
MAIN VERB

USE
o Actions that started in the past and continuing up to the present (live,
feel work present perf simple & cont without difference in meaning).
He has been writing a letter for two hours. (Hes still writing it)
Hes been doing the project for a month.
Shes been sleeping for ten hours.
o Past actions of certain duration having visible results or effects in the
present.
Hes been crying. His eyes are red.
My hands are dirty because Ive been writing with chalk.
Shes very tired. Shes been training hard.
o Actions expressing anger, irritation, annoyance, explanation or
criticism.
Who has been using my toothbrush?
STATIVE VERBS: no continuous form.
Theyve known him since he was a baby. (ve been knowing)
Ive been a teacher since 1990. (ve been being)
She hasnt liked fish since she was in China. (hasnt been liking)