Study the examples of the present perfect simple and continuous from the blog on page 32. Then complete rules 1-3.
Present perfect simple
She has stopped off in Mexico...
“I've worked hard!”
“It hasn't always been easy or fun.”
Present perfect continuous
Liz Clark has been living that dream…
I've been following her inspirational blog...
Adverts on Liz's blog have been paying for her trip.
RULES 1. The present perfect continuous is formed by: subject + have(n’t) / _____(n’t) + _______ + verb + -ing. 2. The present perfect simple / continuous describes general life experiences or recent events. 3. The present perfect simple / continuous also describes events in the past that are still happening now. It emphasises the duration of the activity. |
1. has, been
2. simple
3. continuous
1 has , been
2 the present perfect simple
3 the present perfect continuous
