Present Perfect Continuous

How long something has been going on, and still is.

S + have/has + been + Ving

Emphasizes the duration of an action that started in the past and continues now (or just stopped, leaving a visible result). Often used with since/for.

Examples

  • I have been working here since 2020.
  • We have been tracking this load for three hours.
  • Has she been waiting long?

  • I have been work here since 2020.

    I have been working here since 2020.

    have/has been must be followed by Ving, not the base form: working.

Common mistakes

  • have been + V1 instead of Ving: have been work → have been working.
  • Confusing it with Present Perfect Simple when the process itself, not just the result, is the point.
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