In the first, the activity is being spoken about and we are not sure if the TV is fixed yet or not. In the second, there is no doubt that it has been repaired. I've been writing letters for two hours. I've written four letters. Thepresent perfect continuousis often used to talk ...
Present perfect continuous tense:This tense is used to talk about incomplete actions that have started in the past and continue in the present. It’s formed by usinghave beenorhas beenand then adding-ingto the end of the main verb. The subject andhave/hascan be contracted (I’ve been, ...
‘s been working on it for 15 minutes. Present perfect simple - present perfect continuous 6 2. The present perfect simple is used to refer to a number of individual actions which have happened up to the present. I‘ve been to the USA twelve times. 3. The present perfect simple is ...
If we want to emphasise an activity we use past simple. If we want to emphasise a result – we use present perfect. Cleaning house is a good example. “I cleanded my house”. I want to be focused on the activity. Cleaning in this case. “I have cleaned my house”. In this case...
Thepresent continuousis often used to talk about the kinds of activities that you would put in your Outlook Calendar. In this activity students are given a copy of a blankweekly appointment planner. Their task is to arrange a fun activity with each member of the class. ...
I am not sure which activity I’ll use this year but what I know is, it will be easy to find now. 1.How Long? Speaking game for B1 or B2 levels: Click on the Instructions to read how to play this game. Suitable to practiseforandsinceand the present perfect simple/continuous and ...
PresentSimple&PresentContinuous (\) FutureArrangements&Intentions () 1.Acouchpotatooftenhasbiscuitsanda glassofmilkforlunch. 2.SometimeshetakeshisdogTinaoutfora walk. 3.Igetupveryearlyeverymorning Presentsimple (1)anactivitythatisrepeatedregularly. 反复进行的、经常性的动作(惯例、习惯等) 1.Couchpotato...
Continuous mistake: When children when camp receives the mosquito to bite nips, each other all had discovered on the face several bite quite seriously trace.However, when second day they get in the home, on their face is as if perfect. [translate] aPlease check and confirm that if the ...
GV: Were there any projects or milestones that, for you, define that initial phase of your professional activity? AJ: There were two projects that were crucial for me. Those were the first things I did as an architect while thinking of an institution that I could work with – which was ...
3. A. When are you arriving in Shanghai? B. Next Monday morning. present continuous tense future action 4. A. Where are you staying? B. We are staying in Hongqiao Hotel. present continuous tense future action 5. A. How long are you staying in the Hotel? B. We are staying there fo...