Present Perfect vs Present Perfect Continuous worksheet

1. 1.
   I this book for weeks, and I'm still on chapter 3.a) have readb) have been reading
2. 2.
   She four cups of coffee today.a) has drunkb) has been drinking
3. 3.
   Why are you so dirty? — I in the garden.a) have workedb) have been working
4. 4.
   We each other since school.a) have been knowingb) have known
5. 5.
   How many countries ?a) have you visitedb) have you been visiting

1. 1.
   I've been writing three reports today.
2. 2.
   I've been knowing him since 2010.
3. 3.
   How long have you read this book?

Write two sentences about your own life: one with Present Perfect and one with Present Perfect Continuous. Then explain the difference to a partner.

1. 1.b) have been reading The activity is still going on, and the focus is how long.
2. 2.a) has drunk How many (four cups) takes the Present Perfect simple.
3. 3.b) have been working A recent activity with a visible result now.
4. 4.b) have known Know is a state verb, so use the Present Perfect simple.
5. 5.a) have you visited How many asks about a number, so it takes the simple form.

1. 1.I've written three reports today. A number of finished things takes the Present Perfect simple.
2. 2.I've known him since 2010. Know is a state verb, so it isn't used in the continuous.
3. 3.How long have you been reading this book? How long…? about an activity that's still going on takes the continuous.

Answers will vary. Check that each sentence follows the rule on page 1, or paste them into Clarigram to have them checked.