MCQmediumPresent Perfect Continuous Tense

What is the purpose of using 'for' in the present perfect continuous tense?

Options

aTo indicate the starting time of the action.

bTo indicate the total duration of the action.check_circle

cTo indicate a completed action.

dTo indicate a future action.

Key Points

Lesson 5: Present Perfect Continuous Tense, section B (N.B. Note), clarifies: "Remember that 'for' indicates the total duration of the action and 'since' indicates the starting time of the action."

Source

Class 6 › English Grammar and Composition › Chapter 2: The Tenses › Topic: Present Perfect Continuous Tense

Aligned to the NCTB national curriculum.