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Present Continuous vs. Present Perfect

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MAY 26, 2021 -

Fill in the blanks with a present continuous or present perfect continuous tense form.

1. The children …………………………….. in the

garden.

are playing

have been playing

2. She …………………………… at that computer for

hours.

is sitting

has been sitting

3. I …………………………….. English for six months.

am studying

have been studying

4. Rani ………………………….. with her parents at

the moment.

is staying

has been staying

5. It …………………………..

is staying

has been staying

6. She …………………………….. for her exams.

is preparing

has been preparing

7. I …………………………….. English for twelve

years.

am teaching

have been teaching

8. Somebody …………………………….. at the gate.

is waiting

has been waiting

9. She ……………………………… in this office since

2005.

is working

has been working

10. You ……………………………… your time.

are wasting

have been wasting

11. I ……………………………. for a call from my

mother.

am waiting

have been waiting

12. She ………………………….. on a new project.

is working

has been working

Answers
1. The children are playing in the garden.
2. She has been sitting at that computer for hours.
3. I have been learning English for six months.
4. Rani is staying with her parents at the moment.
5. It is raining.
6. She is preparing for her exams.
7. I have been teaching English for twelve years.
8. Somebody is waiting at the gate.
9. She has been working in this office since 2005.
10. You are wasting your time.
11. I am waiting for a call from my mother.

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Suresh Kasturi
Option is being shown wrong for correct answer for seventh bit
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Yep, Correct answer for question 7 is marked as wrong result
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