Question

Use the Present Perfect Continious in the following
sentences.
1. Kate is working at the computer. She began to work at the com-
puter at two o’clock. It is now three o’clock. A: How long …. ? B: She’s
… since … . 2. It began to rain two days ago. It is still rai­ning. A: How
long … ? B: It … for … . 3. Liz is reading. She began to read at ten
o’clock. It is now 10:30. A: How long … B: It … for … . 4. Ben began to
study English in 1995. He is still studying English. A: How long … ?
B: He … for … . 5. Three months ago, Nora started to work at the
Central Department Store. A: How long … ? B: She … for … .

Answer 1

1. Kate is working at the computer. She began to work at the computer at two o’clock. It is now three o’clock. A: How long has she been working ? B: She’s been working since two o'clock. 2. It began to rain two days ago. It is still rai­ning. A: How

long has it been raining? ? B: It has been raining for two days. 3. Liz is reading. She began to read at ten

o’clock. It is now 10:30. A: How long has Liz been reading? B: She's been reading for half an hour. 4. Ben began to study English in 1995. He is still studying English. A: How long has Ben studying English?

B: He's been studying English for 27 (twenty-seven) years. 5. Three months ago, Nora started to work at the

Central Department Store. A: How long has Nora been working at the Central Department Store? B: She's been working there for three months.