Usage Examples Present Perfect vs. Present Perfect Continuous

• Mary has been to Canada twice. -
• Jack has been decorating the house all summer. -
• Charles has been teaching at the university since August. -
• Have you ever met Helen? -
• I have just left my job. -
• Has your mother been jogging? She looks fit! -
• They have been studying philosophy for five years. -
• I've been reading the book you gave me for two weeks. -
• Has Ruth ever cooked for you? -
• Erica has not been listening to you all this time. -
• What countries has John ever been to? -
• Recently Josh hasn't been doing the work. -
• Have you been reading this paper for two hours? -
• My sister has not come back yet. -
• My husband has started a new painting this week. -
• Has Dan submitted the report yet? -
• I have lost my phone and I can't call you. -
• Luke has written four books. -
• Have you been crying? Your eyes are red. -
• Why have we been waiting for her for forty minutes? -