Usage:

1. To Describe Actions That Started in the Past and Continue to the Present:

   • It describes actions that began in the past and are still continuing.
     • Example: "She has been working here for five years."

2. To Describe Actions That Have Just Stopped:

   • It describes actions that have recently stopped or have an immediate effect on the present.
     • Example: "I am tired because I have been running."

3. To Describe Temporary Actions or Situations:

   • It describes actions or situations that have been happening recently or temporarily.
     • Example: "They have been studying all day."

Structure of Positive Sentences:

• Subject + has/have + been + verb + -ing.
  • Example: "She has been cooking dinner."

Structure of Negative Sentences:

• Subject + has/have + not (haven't/hasn't) + been + verb + -ing.
  • Example: "He hasn't been working hard lately."

Structure of Question Sentences:

• Has/Have + subject + been + verb + -ing?
  • Example: "Have you been waiting long?"

Time Expressions Often Used with Present Perfect Continuous:

• For, since, all day, recently, lately.

Examples:

• Positive: "They have been playing tennis."
• Negative: "She hasn't been feeling well."
• Question: "Have you been studying English?"

Usage in Context:

• Continuing Actions: "She has been studying for hours."
• Recent Activities: "He's been reading a lot lately."
• Temporary Situations: "I've been living here since last year."

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