15 min Il Present Perfect Continuous è uno di quei tempi verbali inglesi che ti fa scoppiare la testa? 🤯 Sei nel posto giusto!
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Questi test ti serviranno per esercitarti a usare il Present Perfect Continuous inglese, alla forma affermativa, negativa e interrogativa. Sappiamo bene che, se sei qui, il tuo livello è molto più alto di quello di un corso di inglese per principianti, ma anche molti studenti avanzati quando devono parlare in fretta o sotto stress (agli esami, per esempio) hanno dubbi e incertezze.
L’unico modo per superarle è fare pratica, un sacco di pratica!
Ma prima di cominciare, diamo una rispolverata alla grammatica del Present Perfect Continuous. 📒
Il Present Perfect Continuous: grammatica
Questo tempo verbale inglese viene utilizzato per parlare di azioni o situazioni del passato che sono in qualche modo connesse con il presente. Si chiama Continuous, o Progressive (Continuo o Progressivo in italiano) perché mette l’accento sulla durata dell’azione.
Come si forma
Il Present Perfect Continuous si forma con l’ausiliare has / have, il participio passato di to be, been e la -ing form (gerundio) del verbo principale. Le frasi negative e interrogative seguono le regole consuete. Guarda la tabella seguente:
| Affermative | Soggetto + has / have + been + ing form |
| Jane has been working hard for weeks.
They have been searching for the lost puppy for several days now. |
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| Negative | Soggetto + has / have + not + been + ing form |
| I have not been feeling well lately. | |
| Interrogative | Has / Have + soggetto + been + ing form |
| The roads are wet. Has it been raining? |
Quando si usa
Utilizziamo il present perfect continuous con i verbi d’azione (verbi dinamici) per parlare di:
- situazioni che sono iniziate nel passato e che non sono finite o sono appena finite e che spesso hanno un effetto sul presente:
I’m all sweaty, I’ve been running
- azioni o situazioni continue o ripetute che durano dal passato fino ad oggi:
She’s been calling you for days.
Time expressions con il Present Perfect Continuous
Per chiedere o dire da quanto tempo si sta verificando una situazione., possiamo usare le espressioni di tempo inglesi since, for, how long, lately, all day/week/month/ ecc.:
He has been talking non-stop all evening.
Present Perfect Simple e Present Perfect Continuous
Ed eccoci arrivati alla principale difficoltà per molti studenti di inglese: capire quale dei due tempi usare, tempi verbali che – lo ricordiamo – si usano entrambi per parlare di azioni iniziate nel passato che hanno un effetto o una durata nel presente. Eppure le differenze ci sono: 👇
| P P. Simple | P. P. Continuous | |
| Attenzione al risultato | ✔️ You’ve gardened: the garden is amazing now |
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| Attenzione al processo, all’attività | ✔️ I’ve been gardening. It’s nice out there. |
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| Quanti / quanto (quantità) | ✔️
Paula has read six books this summer. |
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| Per quanto (durata) | ✔️
Paula has been reading that novel all day. |
|
| L’ azione è finita | ✔️
I’ve traveled to France. |
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| L’ azione può essere ancora in svolgimento | ✔️
I’ve been traveling in France for weeks. |
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| Si vede l’effetto dell’azione | ✔️
The roads are wet. Has it been raining? |
Per saperne di più, consulta la nostra Guida breve al Present Perfect Continuous e l’articolo sulle Differenze fra Present Perfect Simple e Present Perfect Continuous.
40 Esercizi inglese Present Perfect Continuous: fill the gap
Cominciamo con un grande classico: gli esercizi di completamento della frase. 🖊️Qui trovi l’indicazione del verbo da usare. Coniugalo correttamente al Present Perfect Continuous e poi controlla la risposta. Vai!
- I _______ (wait) for the doctor for over an hour.
- They _______ (paint) the walls since this morning.
- Laura _______ (explore) the city for a few days now.
- We _______ (study) for the final exams for the whole month.
- Tom _______ (jog) in the park every morning this week.
- It _______ (snow) all night long.
- You _______ (practice) the guitar for several months.
- Jane _______ (talk) about her new job for hours.
- The cat _______ (sleep) in the sun all day.
- We _______ (plan) our vacation since last week.
- Lisa _______ (sketch) designs for her new project for hours.
- My parents _______ (argue) over this issue for weeks.
- The children _______ (dance) to music for two hours.
- You _______ (paint) that portrait for days.
- Albert _______ (research) for her thesis for a long time.
- Tim _______ (build) model airplanes for months.
- The runners_______ (train) for the big race for several weeks.
- I _______ (clean) the room since early morning.
- Samanta _______ (plan) his birthday party for days.
- We _______ (cook) new recipes all day.
- Paul _______ (read) that novel for days now.
- I _______ (wait) for the rain to stop for hours.
- Drama students _______ (perform) for their play’s rehearsal for hours.
- Simon _______ (revise) his essay since yesterday.
- We _______ (garden) all weekend.
- You _______ (skate) around the rink for an hour.
- They _______ (discuss) their vacation plans for months.
- I _______ (call) her repeatedly since yesterday.
- Sabrina _______ (search) for a new apartment for weeks.
- Brad _______ (compose) music for hours.
- We _______ (organize) the event since last month.
- They _______ (fish) by the lake since the morning.
- I _______ (drive) on this road for nearly an hour..
- Steve _______ (train) for the swim meet for months.
- Kate _______ (volunteer) at the shelter for the past few weeks.
- We _______ (debate) this topic for the entire afternoon.
- They _______ (listen) to the same song all day.
- My roommates _______ (play) chess since early afternoon.
- Paula _______ (study) Japanese for two years.
- We _______ (hike) along the trail for three hours.
Mostra i risultati 
- I have been waiting for the doctor for over an hour.
- They have been painting the walls since this morning.
- Laura has been exploring the city for a few days now.
- We have been studying for the final exams for the whole month.
- Tom has been jogging in the park every morning this week.
- It has been snowing all night long.
- You have been practicing the guitar for several months.
- Jane has been talking about her new job for hours.
- The cat has been sleeping in the sun all day.
- We have been planning our vacation since last week.
- Lisa has been sketching designs for her new project for hours.
- My parents have been arguing over this issue for weeks.
- The children have been dancing to music for two hours.
- You have been painting that portrait for days.
- Albert has been researching for her thesis for a long time.
- Tim has been building model airplanes for months.
- The runners have been training for the big race for several weeks.
- I have been cleaning the room since early morning.
- Samanta has been planning his birthday party for days.
- We have been cooking new recipes all day.
- Paul has been reading that novel for days now.
- I have been waiting for the rain to stop for hours.
- Drama students have been performing for their play’s rehearsal for hours.
- Simon has been revising his essay since yesterday.
- We have been gardening all weekend.
- You have been skating around the rink for an hour.
- They have been discussing their vacation plans for months.
- I have been calling her repeatedly since yesterday.
- Sabrina has been searching for a new apartment for weeks.
- Brad has been composing music for hours.
- We have been organizing the event since last month.
- They have been fishing by the lake since the morning.
- I have been driving on this road for nearly an hour.
- Steve has been training for the swim meet for months.
- Kate has been volunteering at the shelter for the past few weeks.
- We have been debating this topic for the entire afternoon.
- They have been listening to the same song all day.
- My roommates have been playing chess since early afternoon.
- Paula has been studying Japanese for two years.
- We have been hiking along the trail for three hours.
Present Perfect Continuous: test sulla forma negativa (15 frasi)
Adesso passiamo a qualcosa di un po’ più complicato 💪. Le frasi seguenti sono tutte al Present Perfect Continuous, e tutte alla forma negativa. Purtroppo però l’ordine delle parole nella frase è stato tutto mescolato. Fai un po’ d’ordine tu!
- Jake/been/drawing/lately/much/hasn’t.
- coworkers/their/project/on/lately/haven’t/My/been/working.
- gym/haven’t/regularly/been/You/to/going/the.
- writing/lately/diary/in/Emma/hasn’t/her/been.
- while/in/jogging/hasn’t/for/the/park/He/been/a.
- singing/choir/for/in/months/hasn’t/the/been/She.
- exercising/been/hasn’t/He/regularly.
- lately/studying/been/hard/very/I/haven’t.
- much/You/haven’t/lately/walking/been/very.
- attention/not/been/has/!Bob/paying.
- classes/taking/dance/very/often/been/hasn’t/Jennifer.
- much/on/Sarah/the/phone/hasn’t/been/talking/lately.
- working/since/not/The/clock/last/has/year/been.
- been/I/very/much/haven’t/lately/socializing.
- months/to/school/not/For/few/the/past/going/Jane/been/has.
Mostra i risultati
- Jake hasn’t been drawing much lately.
- My coworkers haven’t been working on their project lately.
- You haven’t been going to the gym regularly.
- Emma hasn’t been writing in her diary lately.
- He hasn’t been jogging in the park for a while.
- She hasn’t been singing in the choir for months.
- He hasn’t been exercising regularly.
- I haven’t been studying very hard lately.
- You haven’t been walking very much lately.
- Bob has not been paying attention!
- Jennifer hasn’t been taking dance classes very often.
- Sarah hasn’t been talking much on the phone lately.
- The clock has not been working since last year.
- I haven’t been socializing very much lately.
- For the past few months, Jane has not been going to school.
Esercizi inglese Present Perfect Continuous alla forma interrogativa (15 frasi)
😎And when the going gets tough the tough get going… cioè quando il gioco si fa duro, i duri cominciano a giocare dice il proverbio!
Questo esercizio è davvero sfidante. Qui di seguito trovi 15 risposte. Te la senti di immaginare le domande, usando ovviamente il Present Perfect Continuous alla forma negativa?
- _____________________________________?
Yes, I’ve been waiting for about 20 minutes.
- _____________________________________?
They have been working on this project for over a month now.
- _____________________________________?
I’ve been studying for my exams and running some errands.
- _____________________________________?
Yes, it has been raining since this morning.
- _____________________________________?
Yes, I’ve been exercising three times a week.
- _____________________________________?
They have been discussing the details of their upcoming presentation.
- _____________________________________?
Jake has been learning to play the guitar for about six months.
- _____________________________________?
They have been playing outside because the weather is nice and sunny.
- _____________________________________?
Yes, my brother has been using my computer for his homework.
- _____________________________________?
Yes, I have been feeling much better since I started taking the medicine.
- _____________________________________?
I’ve been hiding in my room, catching up on some reading.
- _____________________________________?
The team has been practicing for the match for several weeks now.
- _____________________________________?
She has been avoiding us because she is feeling overwhelmed with work.
- _____________________________________?
They have been cooking dinner for a special occasion.
- _____________________________________?
Yes, Bob has been watching too much TV instead of studying.
Mostra i risultati
- Have you been waiting for me for a long time?
Yes, I’ve been waiting for about 20 minutes.
- How long have they been working on this project?
They have been working on this project for over a month now.
- What have you been doing all day?
I’ve been studying for my exams and running some errands.
- Has it been raining since this morning?
Yes, it has been raining since this morning.
- Have you been exercising regularly?
Yes, I’ve been exercising three times a week.
- Why have they been talking for hours?
They have been discussing the details of their upcoming presentation.
- How long has Jake been learning to play the guitar?
Jake has been learning to play the guitar for about six months.
- Why have the kids been playing outside for so long?
They have been playing outside because the weather is nice and sunny.
- Has your brother been using your computer recently?
Yes, my brother has been using my computer for his homework.
- Have you been feeling better since taking the medicine?
Yes, I have been feeling much better since I started taking the medicine.
- Where have you been hiding all this time?
I’ve been hiding in my room, catching up on some reading.
- How long has the team been practicing for the match?
The team has been practicing for the match for several weeks now.
- Why has she been avoiding us?
She has been avoiding us because she is feeling overwhelmed with work.
- What have they been cooking in the kitchen for so long?
They have been cooking dinner for a special occasion.
- Has Bob been watching too much TV lately?
Yes, Bob has been watching too much TV instead of studying.
30 esercizi Present Perfect Continuous o Present Perfect Simple?
Come abbiamo visto all’inizio, non sempre è facile decidere se usare il Present Perfect Simple o il Present Perfect Continuous. Se ti va di metterti alla prova, decidi per ogni frase quale verb tense usare.
Sorry for my dirty hands, I_________________. Sorry for my dirty hands, I_________________. (have gardened / have been gardening)
have been gardening
Helen has been cooking since lunch. (Has cooked / has been cooking)
has been cooking
Paul_________________me the same story twice. (has told / has been telling me)
has told
I____________________ Paris many times. (Have visited / has been visiting)
Have visited
We________________ for the exam all week. (Have studied / have been studying)
have been studying
________________________ the new movie yet? (Have you seen / Have you been seeing)
Have you seen
The kids __________________all day. (Have fought / have been fighting)
have been fighting
My parents ________________their house, I don’t know when. (Have sold / have been selling)
Have sold
I _________________ my homework yet. (haven’t finished / haven’t been finishing)
haven’t finished
The kids _____________________soccer for two hours. (Have played / have been playing)
have been playing
__________________________________ to London? (Have you ever been / Have you ever been being)
Have you ever been
Pamela has been running for an hour now, looks like she is unstoppable! (Has run / has been running)
has been running
I___________________________ here for five years, it feels like home for me. (Have worked / Have been working)
Have been working
Susan ___________________ three books. (has written / has been writing)
has written
Mom ___________________ every morning, she’s in great shape. (Has worked out / has been working out)
has been working out
David _____________several awards. (Has won / has been winning)
Has won
We ______________________this TV show for weeks, there is only the last episode left. (Have watched / have been watching)
have been watching
James ___________________ for the bus for half an hour, he’s going to be late. (Has waited / has been waiting)
has been waiting
I__________________ to call you all day. (Have tried / Have been trying)
Have been trying
We have had the same old car for years. (Have had / have been having)
Have had
I ___________________ to Australia. (Have never been / have never been being)
Have never been
I _____________ this book for hours, it’s exciting! (Have read / have been reading)
have been reading
My son ______________ his leg twice. (Has broken / has been breaking)
Has broken
We_______________ at the airport. (Have just arrived / have just been arriving)
Have just arrived
The team____________________ the project since this morning. (Has discussed / has been discussing)
has been discussing
They______________________ to five different countries this year. (Have traveled / have been traveling)
Have traveled
I _____________________well lately. (Have not felt / have not been feeling)
Have not felt
Julian__________________piano every day, so he’s definitely ready for the concert. (Has practiced / has been practicing)
has been practicing
Mimi has already had breakfast. (Has already had / Has already been having)
Has already had
Have you seen the new movie yet? (Have you seen / Have you been seeing)
Have you seen
E se gli esercizi sui verbi inglesi sono la tua passione, 🤓 ecco dove trovarne tantissimi altri:
🖋️Esercizi Present Continuous
✏️Esercizi sul Past Perfect
✍️ Esercizi sul Passivo in Inglese
✒️ Esercizi sui Verbi modali
