The present perfect continuous tense (also known as the present perfect progressive tense) shows that something started in the past and is continuing at the present time. The present perfect continuous is formed using the construction has/have been + the present participle (root + -ing).

What is present perfect continuous tense with examples?

I have been writing articles on different topics since morning. He has been reading the book for two hours. He has been studying in the library for three hours. ...

When use present perfect continuous?

We use the Present Perfect Continuous tense to talk about action that started in the past and is continuing now. This is often used with for or since. I have been reading for 2 hours. Action started in past.