Persent perfect and continuous perfect tense follow sequence of present time. Persent perfect expresses action just finished. While perfect continuous shows action that is somewhere began but yet to be completed.
Present perfect tense is used to express action that is somewhere began earlier but just finished at the time of expression.
Whereas, present perfect continuous tense describes an action began in the past and it is yet to be completed, means still continue at the time of expression.
Understandably, adverbs of time references are become necessary in this type of present tense. So far, yet, already, still, are time references used here
Explanation of Formation of present perfect and continuous perfect tense
First of all, I’m going to deal with present perfect tense.
Like previously mentioned, perfect aspect of “Verb” describes action or event that has just completed at the time of expression or now.It doesn’t cross “Now” but just touch with now.
- She has just arrived at the airport. (already arrived but not in “before but now”)
In such formation, helping verbs — has/have – are taken as per the number, person of subject.–has/have just arrived.
Besides, conjugated forms of main verb in the form of present participle become necessary to show complete action or activity.Conjugated forms as past participle – arrived.
Reference of time is indispensable for location of time.
Usually, indefinite time expression is preferred here.Just/already/yet/so far… Indefinite time reference are used.
Useful examples of perfect present tense
- No, I don’t want to go. I have already seen that circus.
- Really, his credibility is in question. He has cheated us many times.
- Thanks God. I have just completed my course.
- Give me some time. I have yet to submit my project.
- So far, we have given a lot of opportunities for you. Don’t expect anymore nowonward.
- Isn’t it joking that you have lived in Germany for a decade.
Yet/still are used to show negative sense or results of action or event occurred. It indicates expections.
“So far” highlights offers and duties given to someone. “Already” denotes that action or event has completed a short while ago.
“Just now, now” are more close to current time reference. This is all about the present perfect tense. Now, let’s see present continuous perfect tense.
Understanding role and importance of present perfect continuous tense
In the process of explaining present perfect and continuous perfect tense, here, I’m going to explain perfect continuous tense.
The major role of present perfect continuous tense is to describe an action began in the past and it is yet to be completed, means still continue at the time of expression.
Obviously, in the formation of present perfect continuous tense, time’s adverbials play vital role. Let’s see the different role of present perfect continuous tense in detail.
Functions and role of present perfect continuous tense
Present perfect tense is used to show the action in continuation right from the past time without completion. To make present perfect continuous tense, point of time, as well as period of time is used.
- I have been writing my assignment since 6 A.M.
- We have been planning to launch a new plan since our last meeting.
- They have been thinking to visit Ajanta Caves since 10th standard.
- She has been preparing for her exam for two years.
- He has been working there for a decade.
- He has been living here for five years.
Role of point of time and period of time
In this type, point of time and period of time are mentioned to delineate the range of action in the given time.
Generally, for this, “Since and For” are preferred most of the time to indicate the time at which action is started.
- Since— point of time
- For— period of time
Role of adverbials of time in present perfect tense
In the case of present perfect tense, though the action begins in the past, it is totally completed in the present at the time of expression.
So, the different types of adverbials of time are taken compare to present perfect continuous tense.
- I have already completed my assignment.
- We have decided to launch new plan of action.
- They have visited Ajantha Caves twice this year.
- She has cracked her exam with distinction.
- She has achieved this feat many times in her life.
- He has already finished his job.
- Simple examples of present perfect continuous tense
For more clarity, here are some useful examples of this tense.
- He is so lazy. You know that he has been writing his single assignment since last week.
- Oh No! It has been raining heavily ever since I came here.
- What a great stamina! He has been running for two hours.
- What a mess! They have been continuously arguing since morning without result.
These are some types of role of present perfect continuous tense with point of time and period of time.
In this article, I have explained present perfect and continuous perfect tense by providing rules of formation, usages and examples.
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