20+ Example Sentences in Present Perfect Progressive Tense (PDF)

Here you can find positive, negative and interrogative example sentences in the present perfect progressive tense. The present perfect progressive tense is used to describe a continuous or ongoing action that started in the past and continues up to the moment.

It is formed by combining the present perfect form of the verb “to have” (has/have + been) with the present participle of the main verb (-ing form). For example, “I have been studying for my exam all week.”

The present perfect progressive tense is used to describe a longer action that started in the past and continues to the present, or to describe the duration of an action that started in the past and is still continuing. It emphasizes the duration of the action and the fact that it is still ongoing, in contrast to the present perfect tense, which emphasizes the result of the action.

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Example Sentences in the Present Perfect Progressive Tense

Here are 25 sentences in the present perfect progressive tense:

1. I have been studying for my exam all week.
2. She has been working on this project for several months.
3. They have been practicing for the competition for hours.
4. He has been running every morning for a year.
5. We have been living in this city for 10 years.
6. I have been learning Turkish for a few months.
7. The flowers have been blooming in the garden.
8. I have been feeling tired all day.
9. She has been playing the violin for 5 years.
10. He has been traveling for business for a week.

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11. The company has been expanding its operations.
12. We have been planning the party for weeks.
13. You have been making a lot of progress in your studies.
14. They have been researching the topic for several weeks.
15. I have been studying for my certification exam for a year.
16. She has been learning to cook new recipes.
17. He has been taking photographs for several years.
18. The team has been practicing for the game for hours.
19. I have been waiting for you all these years.
20. You have been waiting for your flight for an hour.
21. They have been studying for the test for several hours.
22. I have been visiting my grandparents regularly.
23. She has been writing a book for 2 years.
24. He has been living in this city for 20 years.
25. We have been preparing for our trip for a month.

Positive Sentences in the Present Perfect Progressive Tense

1. I have been studying Spanish for six months.
2. They have been working on the project since last week.
3. She has been practicing the violin every day.
4. We have been renovating our house for a few weeks.
5. The team has been training hard for the upcoming competition.
6. He has been living in the city for two years.
7. I have been writing a novel for a while.
8. They have been traveling around Europe this summer.
9. She has been volunteering at the local shelter.
10. The company has been implementing new policies.

Negative Sentences in the Present Perfect Progressive Tense

1. I have not been slacking off at work.
2. They have not been attending the classes regularly.
3. She has not been neglecting her responsibilities.
4. We have not been procrastinating on the project.
5. The team has not been skipping practice sessions.
6. He has not been complaining about his job.
7. I have not been avoiding my fitness routine.
8. They have not been forgetting important deadlines.
9. She has not been ignoring feedback from colleagues.
10. The company has not been overlooking customer complaints.

Interrogative Sentences in the Present Perfect Progressive Tense

1. Have you been learning any new skills lately?
2. Have they been collaborating effectively on the project?
3. Has she been improving her presentation skills?
4. Have we been working on the same assignment?
   
5. Has the team been practicing new strategies?
6. Has he been adapting well to the new environment?
7. Have you been making progress on your novel?
8. Have they been exploring new cities during their travels?
9. Has she been contributing to community service?
10. Has the company been implementing sustainable practices?

Example Sentences in the Present Perfect Progressive Tense