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I’ve been known her for years.
I’ve known her for years.
We’ve worked on this since hours.
We’ve been working on this for hours.
He’s been eaten all the cookies.
He’s eaten all the cookies.
They have studied since 9 o’clock.
They have been studying since 9 o’clock.
I’ve been saw that movie before.
I’ve seen that movie before.
He’s broke his arm last week.
He broke his arm last week.
We have been finish our homework.
We have finished our homework.
She’s been living here since 10 years.
She’s been living here for 10 years.
They’ve been go to that café many times.
They’ve gone to that café many times.
What’s the difference between “I’ve read that book” and “I’ve been reading that book”?
Simple = finished/result, Continuous = activity/duration
Why do we say “I’ve lived here for ten years” not “I lived here for ten years”?
It continues up to now.
Why do we say “She’s been running” not “She’s run” when she’s tired and sweaty?
Because the focus is on the activity and its visible result.
When do we use Present Perfect Continuous?
For actions that started in the past and are still happening now.
What do we use Present Perfect Simple for?
For completed actions connected to the present.
Which focuses more on duration – Simple or Continuous?
Present Perfect Continuous
Which focuses on result – Simple or Continuous?
Present Perfect Simple
