Usage Examples Present Perfect vs. Present Perfect Continuous

• They have never met Alex. -
• They have been studying philosophy for five years. -
• Jack has been decorating the house all summer. -
• Ann hasn't read this paper yet. -
• I've been reading the book you gave me for two weeks. -
• Why has nobody taken our order yet? -
• Julie has been working on this report since eight am. -
• Erica has not been listening to you all this time. -
• Has Max been exercising lately? He looks great! -
• I have already cooked the dinner. -
• Has Ruth ever cooked for you? -
• Have you been reading this paper for two hours? -
• I haven't seen Lisa today. -
• They have been waiting for us for thirty minutes. -
• Recently Josh hasn't been doing the work. -
• Have you been crying? Your eyes are red. -
• I have been working here for three months. -
• My sister has not come back yet. -
• Why have we been waiting for her for forty minutes? -
• Luke has written four books. -