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    This document reviews the present perfect simple and present perfect continuous tenses in English. The present perfect simple is used to describe actions that began in the past but have relevance to the present. It can also be used to talk about experiences or recent actions. Key words include "already," "just," and "yet." The present perfect continuous focuses on the duration of an action that began in the past and may still be ongoing. It is used for temporary situations and emphasizes the length of time spent doing something. Key words include phrases like "for" and "since" to indicate periods of time.

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    This document reviews the present perfect simple and present perfect continuous tenses in English. The present perfect simple is used to describe actions that began in the past but have relevance to the present. It can also be used to talk about experiences or recent actions. Key words include "already," "just," and "yet." The present perfect continuous focuses on the duration of an action that began in the past and may still be ongoing. It is used for temporary situations and emphasizes the length of time spent doing something. Key words include phrases like "for" and "since" to indicate periods of time.

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    This document reviews the present perfect simple and present perfect continuous tenses in English. The present perfect simple is used to describe actions that began in the past but have relevance to the present. It can also be used to talk about experiences or recent actions. Key words include "already," "just," and "yet." The present perfect continuous focuses on the duration of an action that began in the past and may still be ongoing. It is used for temporary situations and emphasizes the length of time spent doing something. Key words include phrases like "for" and "since" to indicate periods of time.

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    Present Perfect Review:

    Present Perfect Simple (Never uses a specific time):

    Form:

    Have + - 3rd column of Irregular verbs

    Has - verb + -ed for Regular verbs

    Examples: She has bought a new car recently.

    You have already eaten. It’s impossible you are hungry.

    Uses:

    - An action which started in a specific point in the past and has a result or effect in the present
    (Focus on a result of a previous action)
    - To say how many times something has been done (experiences)
    - To talk about recent actions with “just” or “recently”

    Key words:

    - Already: After the auxiliary verb “have”. In affirmative sentences.


    - Just: After the auxiliary verb “have”. In affirmative sentences to talk about recent actions. It is
    translated as “acabar de” in Spanish.
    - Yet: At the end of the sentence (after the compulsory complements). In negative sentences
    and questions.
    - Ever: After the auxiliary verb “have”. In questions to ask about experiences.

    Key words for answers: Never, Once, Twice, Thrice or Three times, four times, etc…

    Present Perfect Continuous:

    Form:

    Have + - 3rd column of the verb To Be + main verb + -ing (Gerund form)

    Has

    Examples: She has been studying for hours.

    You have been eating too much since the lockdown started.

    Uses:

    - An action which started in a specific point in the past and has a result or effect in the present
    (Focus on the length of time you’re been doing something).
    - For temporary situations.
    Notice the difference between these examples:
    I have painted the kitchen. (finished action)
    I have been painting the kitchen all day. (unfinished action)

    Key words:

    - For + length of time  I’ve been studying for hours.


    - Since + point of time  I’ve been studying since I arrive home.

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