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Present perfect simple versus continuous

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  • I'm hungry. I haven't eaten anything __________ breakfast.
    since
  • Andrew and Tina have been going out together __________ Valentine's Day.
    since
  • Rachel has been saving money to buy her apartment __________ many years.
    for
  • It is so __________ to dedicate time to a job and not get any recognition.
    discouraging
  • It is used to express an action that is still going on or that stopped recently but has an influence on the present.
    Present Perfect
  • Scientists have been trying to find the cure for cancer __________ over a century.
    for
  • Mary has known her best friend Kate __________ 10 years.
    for
  • Telemedicine has become popular __________ the pandemic started.
    since
  • I've been living in London for 10 years.
    Present Perfect Continuous
  • My boss gives me so many recommendations before a presentation! How
    intimidating!
  • I'm reading about these teenage entrepreneurs who have made a lot of money at such an early age. It is really
    impressive!
  • The structure is have/has + past participle.
    Present Perfect
  • I have lived in this neighborhood __________ March.
    since
  • The structure is have/has + been + gerund.
    Present Perfect Continuous
  • We've been to London recently.
    Present Perfect
  • It usually emphasizes duration, or the amount of time that an action has been taking place.
    Present Perfect Continuous