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Default Re: Present perfect vs. present perfect continuous

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Originally Posted by diana de las casas
Gramatically, what is the "rule" for use of present perfect and itīs continuous form in spoken English. Thank you!
Use the present perfect continuous to place focus on a progressive action that began in the past and continues up to now. For example,

They've been playing that video game all day!
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