Definition:

The Present Perfect Continuous Tense is used to describe

• Actions that started in the past and are still continuing in the present

• Activities that have been happening recently or repeatedly

• Actions where the duration is emphasized

Structure

Affirmative Sentences (Positive Statements)

Structure:
        Subject + has/have been + Verb + ing + Object

Examples:

• I have been studying for two hours.

• She has been cooking since morning.

• They have been playing football all day.

• He has been sleeping for ten hours.

• We have been working on this project since Monday.

Negative Sentences

Structure:
        Subject + has/have not been + Verb + ing + Object

Examples:

• I have not been working today.

• She hasn’t been watching TV lately.

• They haven’t been coming to class regularly.

• He has not been attending the meetings.

• We have not been playing well this season.

Interrogative Sentences (Questions)

Structure:
        Has/Have + Subject + been + Verb + ing + Object + ?

Examples:

• Have you been studying for the test?

• Has she been cooking dinner since 6 PM?

• Have they been playing cricket all morning?

• Has he been working on the assignment?

• Have we been going to the gym regularly?

Time Words Commonly Used:

• Since (for specific starting time)

• For (for duration)

• Lately

• Recently

• All day / All week / All night

• How long

Real-life Usage Examples:

• I have been learning English for five years.

• She has been feeling unwell lately.

• They have been practicing for the match since Monday.

• We have been waiting for the bus for 30 minutes.

• He has been thinking about quitting his job.

Lesson Summary:

• Use Present Perfect Continuous to talk about actions that started in the past and are still happening.

• Structure is: has/have been + verb + ing

• Use time references like since, for, and lately to show the duration or recency of the action.