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1. What is the structure of the Present Perfect Continuous tense?
Ans. The Present Perfect Continuous tense is formed by using "have/has been" + the present participle of the main verb (e.g. I have been working).
2. When do we use the Present Perfect Continuous tense?
Ans. We use the Present Perfect Continuous tense to describe actions that started in the past, continue into the present, and may continue into the future. It emphasizes the duration or ongoing nature of an action.
3. How is the Present Perfect Continuous tense different from the Present Perfect tense?
Ans. The Present Perfect Continuous tense focuses on the duration of an action that started in the past and continues into the present, while the Present Perfect tense focuses on the completion of an action with a connection to the present.
4. Can the Present Perfect Continuous tense be used with non-continuous verbs?
Ans. No, the Present Perfect Continuous tense is used with continuous verbs to show ongoing actions. Non-continuous verbs, such as "like" or "believe," are not used in this tense.
5. How do we form negative and interrogative sentences in the Present Perfect Continuous tense?
Ans. To form negative sentences, we use "have/has not been" + the present participle of the main verb. For interrogative sentences, we invert the subject and "have/has" + "been" + the present participle of the main verb (e.g. Have you been studying?).
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