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Present Perfect
1/ Use the present perfect (not the past simple or the present simple) to talk about an action that began in the past but is still relevant now. I've worked here for four years. I've missed my flight. She's broken her leg and cannot go on holiday next week. 2/...
1/ Use the present perfect (not the past simple or the present simple) to talk about an action that began in the past but is still relevant now. I've worked here for four years. I've missed my flight. She's broken her leg and cannot go on holiday next week. 2/...
Present Perfect Progressive (Present Perfect Continuous)
The Present Perfect Progressive is used to emphasise the duration of a recent past activity. It can also be used for actions that began in the past and are still going on now. Some books use the term Present Perfect Progressive, and others use Present Perfect Continuous.
The Present Perfect Progressive is used to emphasise the duration of a recent past activity. It can also be used for actions that began in the past and are still going on now. Some books use the term Present Perfect Progressive, and others use Present Perfect Continuous.
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