What is happening now, and what has happened up to now. · about 15 minutes
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What is it? The present continuous (am/is/are + -ing) tells what is happening now: She is reading. The present perfect (has/have + past participle) tells what has happened up to now: She has read this book twice.
Why does it matter? They help you say exactly when things happen - right now, or at some time before now that still matters.
Where do we use it? "I am doing my homework." "Have you finished?" "We have lived here since 2019."
In this lesson you will:
