PRESENT PERFECT vs PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS EXERCISE

Complete the following sentences using a present perfect or present perfect continuous tense.
Tip
The present perfect tense is used to denote completion. The present perfect continuous tense is used to show continuity.
1. It ………………………… continuously since morning. (rain)
2. We …………………………. (visit) them twice, but they ………………………. (not visit) us yet.
3. I …………………… (not meet) him in a long time.
4. The children are hungry. They ………………….. (play) in the garden for hours.
5. We …………………… (know) each other since our school days.
6. ………………….. you ……………….. the job? (complete)
7. Her health ………………………… (improve) considerably.
8. He …………………….. a permit. (obtain)
9. Those who …………………….. their work can go home. (finish)
10. This is the fifth time you …………………. (ask) that question.


Answers
1. It has been raining
2. We have visited......they have not visited
3. I have not met...
4. they have been playing...
5. We have known.
6. Have you completed....?
7. ...has improved...
8. He has obtained...
9. Those who have finished...
10. ...you have asked...


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