ESL Present Perfect Continuous
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Objective
I can differentiate between the present perfect simple and present perfect continuous tenses in context.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
4 questions
Describe a situation where using the present perfect continuous tense would be more appropriate than using the simple past tense. Explain why.
Rewrite the following sentences using contractions where appropriate: * I have been studying English. * She has been living in London. * They have been playing football.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb: I _______ (read) this book for two hours, and I'm really enjoying it. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb: She _______ (live) in Paris since 2010. ”
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