Present Perfect Continuous Tense Example Sentences in English • Englishilm

Learn 100 example sentences of present perfect continuous tense in English. Learn these simple and helpful sentences and enhance your English conversation and communication skills. Present Perfect Continuous tense represents the work which started in the past and is still running. It uses “have been/has been” and “ing” is added with the verb.

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How do we make the Present Perfect Continuous tense?

The structure of the Present Perfect Continuous tense is:

Subject	+	Auxiliary have	+	Auxiliary be	+	Main Verb
		conjugated in Present Simple		past participle
		have, has		been		present participle

Look at these example sentences with the Present Perfect Continuous tense:

	Subject	Auxiliary Verb		Auxiliary Verb	Main Verb
+	I	have		been	waiting	for one hour.
+	You	have		been	talking	too much.
–	It	has	not	been	raining.
–	We	have	not	been	playing	football.
?	Have	you		been	seeing	her?
?	Have	they		been	doing	their homework?

Present Perfect Continuous Example Sentences

I have been writing articles on different topics since morning.
He has been reading the book for two hours.
They have been playing football for an hour.
She has been finding the dress since morning.
He has been studying in the library for three hours.
We have been shopping at this fair for two hours.
We have been watching a movie in this Cineplex for two hours.
You have been shopping in that market for three hours.
I have been singing different kinds of songs, especially modern.
I have been listening to melodious songs for an hour.
He has been traveling around the world for a month.
They have been playing cricket in that field for five hours.
The poet has been writing romantic poems for several hours.
The lyricist has been writing realistic songs since the beginning of his career.
Have you been listening to realistic songs since morning?
I have not been watching the cricket match for an hour.
Have you been preparing the assignment for two hours?
I have been helping him to do the task for an hour.
My mom has been cooking for three hours.
I have been watching the concert for an hour.
I have been reading this book for three hours.
She has been studying French for five years.
They have been living in New York since January.
He has been working at the company since 2010.
We have been playing tennis all afternoon.
The kids have been watching TV since 2 PM.
I have been waiting for the bus for half an hour.
She has been cooking dinner since 5 PM.
They have been discussing the project all morning.
He has been practicing the guitar for two hours.
We have been walking around the park for an hour.
The cat has been sleeping on the sofa since noon.
I have been thinking about you all day.
She has been feeling sick since yesterday.
They have been building the house for six months.
He has been driving for five hours straight.
We have been shopping since 10 AM.
The dog has been barking since the mailman arrived.
I have been looking for my keys for 20 minutes.
She has been wearing that dress all day.
They have been arguing about the decision for days.
He has been fixing the car since this morning.
We have been planning our vacation for weeks.
The children have been playing outside since noon.
I have been working out at the gym for an hour.
She has been painting the room for three hours.
They have been researching their family history.
He has been watching the same movie over and over.
We have been listening to music all evening.
The baby has been crying for half an hour.
I have been learning to play the piano for a year.
She has been running every morning for a month.
They have been exploring the city since sunrise.
He has been writing his novel for two years.
We have been waiting for you since 6 PM.
The flowers have been blooming since spring began.
I have been drinking more water lately.
She has been knitting a scarf for her friend.
They have been saving money for a new car.
He has been volunteering at the shelter every weekend.
We have been enjoying the beautiful weather.
The students have been preparing for their exams.
I have been trying to solve this puzzle for hours.
She has been gardening since early morning.
They have been visiting museums all week.
He has been improving his cooking skills.
We have been decorating the house for the party.
The birds have been singing since dawn.
I have been attending yoga classes regularly.
She has been following a new diet for a month.
I have been organizing my closet all day.
She has been mentoring new employees for the last month.
They have been training for the marathon since January.
He has been meditating every morning for a year.
We have been painting the fence since last weekend.
The company has been growing rapidly over the past few years.
I have been improving my Spanish with online classes.
She has been designing a new website for the client.
They have been fostering puppies for the local shelter.
He has been taking care of his garden every evening.
We have been exploring new hiking trails every weekend.
The neighbors have been renovating their house for months.
I have been developing a new app for the past six months.
She has been attending dance classes twice a week.
They have been filming a documentary about wildlife.
He has been brewing his own beer since last summer.
We have been discussing the budget for hours.
The team has been collaborating on the project since last year.
I have been testing new recipes in the kitchen.
She has been composing music for her new album.
They have been preparing for the school play for weeks.
He has been mentoring a group of young entrepreneurs.
We have been sampling different types of cheese.
The artists have been creating murals around the city.
I have been managing my time more effectively.
She has been collecting vintage postcards for years.
They have been playing board games every weekend.
He has been organizing community events regularly.
We have been brainstorming ideas for our next project.
The chefs have been experimenting with new flavors.