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Present Perfect tense represents the work which has been done but the effect of
which still exists. It uses ‘have/has’ and the past participle form of the verb.
Examples of Present Perfect Tense
o I have written articles on different topics.
o He has read various kinds of books.
o They have played football.
o She has taken coffee.
o He has gone to the library.
o We have shopped in this market.
o We have watched movies in this Cineplex.
o You have shopped in that market.
o I have sung different kinds of songs, especially modern.
o I have listened to melodious songs.
o He has traveled around the world.
o They have played cricket in that field.
o The poet has written romantic poems.
o The lyricist has written realistic songs.
o Have you listened to realistic songs?
o I have not quarreled with you.
o Have you been to this place before?
o I have helped him to do the task.
o My mom has cooked beef with cabbage.
I have watched the cricket match on television. Definition of Present Perfect
Continuous Tense
Present Perfect Continuous tense represents the work which started in the past and is
still running. It uses “have been/has been” and “ing” is added with the verb.
Examples of Present Perfect Continuous Tense
o I have been writing articles on different topics since morning.
o He has been reading the book for two hours.
o They have been playing football for an hour.
o She has been finding the dress since morning.
o He has been studying in the library for three hours.
o We have been shopping at this fair for two hours.
o We have been watching a movie in this Cineplex for two hours.
o You have been shopping in that market for three hours.
o I have been singing different kinds of songs, especially modern.
o I have been listening to melodious songs for an hour.
o He has been traveling around the world for a month.
o They have been playing cricket in that field for five hours.
o The poet has been writing romantic poems for several hours.
o The lyricist has been writing realistic songs since the beginning of his career.
o Have you been listening to realistic songs since morning?
o I have not been watching the cricket match for an hour.
o Have you been preparing the assignment for two hours?
o I have been helping him to do the task for an hour.
o My mom has been cooking for three hours.
o I have been watching the concert for an hour.