Pattern: have-been-ing

Structure Overview

Formula: Subject + have/has/had + been + V-ing
Core Meaning: Perfect continuous aspect; used to express an ongoing action that started in the past and continues to the present, or one that has recently concluded with visible present results.

💬 Contextual Examples

I have been trying to reach you all day.
They had been arguing for an hour before the manager stepped in.

🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)

Practice 1: She has ______ working on her thesis since January.

Answer: been

Practice 2: We have been ______ (wait) for the bus for forty minutes.

Answer: waiting

🔗 Knowledge Base Connections

🔑 Parent Keyword: been