The Present Perfect Continuous tense is one of the more dynamic forms in English grammar. The Present Perfect Continuous quiz will help you to grow your tense skills. It’s used to express actions that began in the past and are continuing or have recently stopped, but have a connection to the present moment. This tense combines the use of “have/has been” with the present participle (verb+ing). Mastery of this tense helps improve fluency and clarity when discussing ongoing situations or repeated actions.
To help you test and strengthen your understanding, try the following quiz specially designed for learners at the intermediate to advanced level.
Present Perfect Continuous Tense Quiz Test
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Present Perfect Continuous Quiz
1. Which sentence is in the Present Perfect Continuous tense?
A. I have completed my homework.
B. She was working on the project.
C. They have been studying for hours.
D. He works in a bank.
2. Choose the correct form: “He _________ for the last two hours.”
A. studies
B. has studied
C. was studying
D. has been studying
3. How long ________ you ________ guitar lessons?
A. are, taking
B. have, taken
C. have, been taking
D. did, take
4. “We ____________ for this moment since morning.”
A. waited
B. have waited
C. have been waiting
D. are waiting
5. She _________ all day, and now she’s tired.
A. worked
B. has worked
C. has been working
D. had worked
6. Which of these is NOT in the Present Perfect Continuous tense?
A. I have been cleaning the house.
B. They have been watching movies.
C. She has painted the room.
D. We have been jogging every morning.
7. “It ____________ raining since noon.”
A. has been
B. is
C. was
D. has been raining
8. Identify the error: “He have been playing football.”
A. football
B. have
C. been
D. playing
9. Which question is correctly formed in the Present Perfect Continuous tense?
A. Has she been working here long?
B. Did she working here long?
C. She has been working here long?
D. Is she been working here long?
10. Select the correct sentence.
A. They has been planning a surprise.
B. They have planning a surprise.
C. They have been planning a surprise.
D. They planning a surprise.
Answers of all quiz
- C. They have been studying for hours.
- D. has been studying
- C. have, been taking
- C. have been waiting
- C. has been working
- C. She has painted the room.
- D. has been raining
- B. have
- A. Has she been working here long?
- C. They have been planning a surprise.
FAQ’s about The Present Perfect Tense
What is the structure of the Present Perfect Continuous tense?
The structure is subject + has/have been + verb+ing (present participle).
When do we use the Present Perfect Continuous tense?
It is used for actions that started in the past and are still happening or have recently stopped but have relevance to the present moment.
What is the difference between the Present Perfect and the Present Perfect Continuous?
Present Perfect focuses on the result or completion of an action, while Present Perfect Continuous emphasizes the duration or ongoing nature of the action.
Can stative verbs be used in the Present Perfect Continuous tense?
Generally, no. Stative verbs like “know,” “believe,” or “love” are not used in continuous tenses.
Conclusion
Understanding the Present Perfect Continuous tense allows you to express activities that span across time with precision and clarity.
This quiz helps reinforce the tense structure and common usage scenarios. Keep practicing through exercises and conversations to master this essential aspect of English grammar.