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Grammar - Difference between Present Perfect Continuous and Present Continuous

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Mary _____ for two hours. (study)

Mary has been studying for two hours

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It _____ so much now, take a look outside. (snow)

It is snowing so much now, take a look outside.

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Bonnie _____ Chinese for two years. (learn)

Bonnie has been learning Chinese for two years.

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Lux _____ the drums since 4 p.m. (play)

Lux has been playing the drums since 4 p.m.

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The baby _____ so peacefully at the moment. (sleep)

The baby is sleeping so peacefully at the moment.

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"Where are the girls?" "They _____ soccer in the backyard." (play)

"Where are the girls?" "They are playing soccer in the backyard."

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Cecilia and Therese _____ for hours. (dance)

Cecilia and Therese have been dancing for hours.

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Nick _____ to solve the magic cube for 20 minutes. (try)

Nick has been trying to solve the magic cube for 20 minutes.

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"Is Harry here?" "Yes, he _____ a book in his room." (read)

"Is Harry here?" "Yes, he's reading a book in his room."

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It feels like I _____ this movie for so long! (watch)

It feels like I've been watching this movie for so long!

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The teacher _____ about adverbs right now. (talk)

The teacher is talking about adverbs right now.

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I _____ videos since 10 a.m. (watch)

I have been watching videos since 10 a.m.

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The kids _____ for 2 hous. (swim)

The kids have been swmming for 2 hous.

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It _____ so heavy now! My dog is scared. (rain)

It is raining so heavy now! My dog is scared.

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Lola _____ a mess in the kichen right now! (make)

Lola is making a mess in the kichen right now!

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What __ Jack ____ for Rose? It smells delicious. (cook)

What is Jack cooking for Rose? It smells delicious.

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