Which is it?
True or False
100

Which tense do we use to talk about how many times an action has been done?

the present perfect simple


I've been to Paris once.

100

We can use both tenses to talk about experiences

false - we can only use the present perfect simple

200

Which tense do we use to talk about an action that started in the past but is still in progress in the present?

present perfect continuous


I've been living in Spain for 4 years.

200

We cannot use state verbs in the present perfect continuous

true

300

which tense do we use to talk about an action that has recently finished but has visible results in the present?

the present perfect continuous

Why are you sweating? - I've been running.

300

We cannot use for/since with the present perfect continuous

False

400

Which tense can we use for verbs like know, like, etc?

Only the present perfect simple


I've known John for 2 years (even though it started in the past and is still in progress).

400

We can use both tenses to give a reason/explanation for something in the present with no difference in meaning.

False - we can use the present perfect simple to explain something with a focus on the RESULT, whereas we use the present perfect continuous to explain something with a focus on the DURATION OF THE ACTION.

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