The present perfect continuous describes an action that started in the past and continues in the present.
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She has been ___________________ the dishes all morning.
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The Present Perfect Continuous
It is very similar in meaning to the Present Perfect Tense. It expresses an action that started in the past and has continued up to the present moment.
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I have ___________________ reading this book since last week.
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all dayforsincelatelyrecentlyHow long
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heart
Other team wins 10 points!
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gift
Win 25 points!
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shark
Other team loses 25 points!
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thief
Give points!
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I have been studying ___________________ nine oâclock.
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How ___________________ have you been living in London?
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I ____________________ been watching TV for a while.