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TIME P RASES
PERFECT
PRESENT
already, ever, just, never, not yet, so far, till now, up to now , of late, lately, recently; with for and since; with This is the first time this morning/ evening, today, this week, this year
C NT"N8 !PERFECT
PRESENT
12to sa% ho$ #ong things have been continuing u& to no$:
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Ive been learning English for si years. Its been raining all day.
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NOTE!!! We dont use Present Perfect Cont with be, know , have and other non-progressive or stative verbs ! "ou can
review stative verbs in the notes about present continuous# How long have you had your car? (Present Perfect)