How long is present perfect tense?

How long is present perfect tense?

You can use the present perfect tense when you want to talk about how long you have done something, or for what amount of time you have done something. It is used to talk about an action that began in the past and continues up to the present (and will probably continue in the future).

How long present perfect continuous or simple?

I've had three coffees already today! They've been waiting for hours....Focusing on result or activity.

Present perfect simple	Present perfect continuous
Says 'how many'	Says 'how long'

What are the examples of present perfect tense?

Present Perfect Tense Examples

• Has lived: She has lived here all her life.
• Have written: They have written three letters already.
• Have worked: I have worked here since I graduated school.
• Has done: He has finished his homework.
• Have been: We have been to Canada.
• Has forgotten: She has forgotten her folder.

How often is the present perfect?

The rule I have is that the present perfect simple is used when talking about "how often or how many" and the present perfect continuous is used when emphasizing "how long"— that is, the duration of an action.

What is the difference between present perfect and past perfect?

The present perfect tense says that an action was completed at a time before the present, and the results or consequences of the action are relevant now. ... The past perfect tense says that an action was completed at a time before another action happened in the past.

What is the difference between present and present perfect?

We have already learned that the simple present tense is used to talk about routines. The present perfect tense is used to talk about events that have just completed.

What do we use present perfect continuous for?

We use the present perfect continuous tense to talk about: actions and states that began in the past and are still continuing at the time of speaking.

Where present perfect tense is used?

The present perfect is often used for an action that started at some time in the past and is still continuing now. In this case, the words for (with a length or period of time) and since (with a specific starting time) are usually used with the present perfect. He has lived in Canada for five years.

When to use'how long + present perfect continuous'?

• Is it true that 'h ow long + present perfect' is only used with non-action verbs to express states from past to present, whereas 'how long + present perfect continuous' is used with action verbs to express actions that are still going on or have just finished, depending on the context. Eg. How long have you known each other?

When to use the present perfect in English?

• It is used to talk about an action that began in the past and continues up to the present (and will probably continue in the future). This is the important thing to remember about using the present perfect in this situation: the activity, action, or event is still going on.

How long have you known her [ present perfect ]?

• How long have you known her? ~ I’ve known her for 6 six years / since 2004. ~ I met her 6 years ago. We were in the same class at school. More example sentences using the present perfect: My mom is in New York City on a business trip. She has been there since Monday.

When to use the present tense in English?

• 1: We use this tense when we want to talk about unfinished actions or states or habits that started in the past and continue to the present. Usually we use it to say 'how long' and we need 'since' or 'for'. We often use stative verbs. I've known Karen since 1994.