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Present Perfect Continuous — Situations

Express the same idea in one sentence (as in the example) using the Present Perfect Continuous. Add since or for.
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They started cooking in the afternoon. It’s 9 pm, but they are still cooking.
They have been cooking since the afternoon.
  1. 1.
    The rain started in the morning. It’s 1 pm, but it is still raining.
  2. 2.
    My sister went shopping three hours ago. She is still shopping.
  3. 3.
    Dora started doing her homework an hour ago. She is still doing her homework.
  4. 4.
    My friends started playing dominoes at 2 pm. They are still playing this game.
  5. 5.
    The TV show started at 7 pm. It is 9 pm, but the show is going on.
  6. 6.
    Emma’s boyfriend started waiting for her an hour ago. He is still waiting.
  7. 7.
    My father started to repair his car three days ago. He hasn’t finished the repairs yet.
  8. 8.
    The Browns decided to build a house five years ago. They are still building it.
  9. 9.
    My son went to walk the dog about half an hour ago. He is still walking the dog.
  10. 10.
    Lily began to tidy up her room at 3 pm. It is 6 pm, but she hasn’t finished yet.
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