Support materials for the Diary Entry “Speaking about the Past II (2)”
Imposed model (Present perfect/Present Perfect Continuous)
| Parameters | HAVE DID (Ved) | HAVE BEEN Ving |
| Action completeness |
Completed I’ve read this book.I’ve written to Aunty to wish her Happy birthday. |
(Possibly) not completed I’ve been reading a great book, I’ll give it to you when I’ve finished. I’ve been writing my essay all morning. |
| Action/Process repetition |
No Paula has left early today. |
Yes Paula has been leaving work late this evening. |
| Action temporality |
Permanent action I’ve lived here for 10 years. |
Temporary action I’ve been swimming 20 lengths today.I’ve been living with my friends for 10 days. |
| Speakers interest in/attitude towards the action |
Interested in the result She has painted the bench. She has talked about this subject before. |
Interested in the process She’s been panting the bench the whole day, she’s tired now. |
| Action duration |
No I’ve saved up about 200 euro. |
Yes I’ve been saving up to buy television. |