Present Perfect Continuous exercises — Set 5: Usage & Meaning (Worksheet)

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1

You look tired. — Yes, I (work) all night.

2

The ground is wet. It (rain).

3

Why are your hands so dirty? — I (work) in the garden.

4

I'm staying with my parents at the moment. I (look) for a flat.

5

She's out of breath because she (run).

6

The kitchen smells wonderful. Someone (bake) cookies.

7

My eyes are red because I (cry).

8

I'm really tired. I (study) all day for the exam.

9

He's covered in paint. He (decorate) his room.

10

Sorry I'm late. I (wait) for the bus for ages.

11

I (think) about what you said, and I agree with you.

12

The children are very quiet. What they (do)?

13

I need a holiday! I (work) too hard recently.

14

Tom is limping. He (play) football.

15

We (try) to contact you all week. Why didn't you answer?

16

I (learn) Spanish because I'm planning to move to Madrid.

17

You're sweating! — Yes, I (exercise).

18

She looks happy. She (get) good news lately.

19

I (read) this book for weeks, but I still haven't finished it.

20

My back hurts. I (sit) at this computer all day.

Present Perfect Continuous exercises online (Worksheet)

Understand when and why to use Present Perfect Continuous: for ongoing actions with present results, temporary situations, emphasis on duration or process, and explaining current states caused by recent activities.