2 Match the example sentences below with the
rules. Write the numbers 1-3.
1. I've been learning to play the piano for two years.
2. I've been practising the piano since 10 am.
3. I've been playing the piano all day and I'm tired
now
RULE: The present perfect continuous is used
for actions happening over a period of time.
We use it to:
a. emphasise how long an activity has been
happening. The activity may or may not be
complete
b. talk about situations or activities that started in
the past and are still continuing now.
c. talk about situations or activities that have
stopped but have a result in the present.​