Present Perfect & Present Perfect Continuous

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Present Perfect VS. Present Perfect Continuous
Present perfect continuous Emphasis on ACTIVITY
Present perfect Emphasis on RESULT
He has been repairing the car for 2 hours
He has repaired the car
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Stative and Action verbs
Only use ACTION verbs with present perfect
Continuous
Use STATIVE or ACTION verbs with present perfect
They have been playing football for an hour
They have known each other for ages
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Correct or Incorrect

• They have been knowing each other for ages
• They have known each other for ages.
• I have been living here for 2 years.
• I have lived here for 2 years.
• I have been understanding the lesson.
• I have understood the lesson.
• I havent been finishing my homework yet.
• I havent finished my homework yet.