a) Read the postcard. Which of the verbs in bold is in the present perfect continuous?
Dear Olga,
Greetings from Brazil! 1) I’ve been here since
Monday and 2) I am having a fantastic time at the
Rio Carnival. 3) I love it here. The weather is
wonderful and the atmosphere of the carnival is
amazing. 4) I’ve been dancing every night in
the streets to the samba music. 5) I’ve taken
lots of photos of the amazing costumes to show
you when I get back. Right now 6) I’m lying on
the beach relaxing. Later 7) I’m having dinner at
a local restaurant and then 8) I’m going back to
the party.
Wish you were here.
Claire
b) Match the verb forms in the postcard to their uses.
• a fixed arrangement in the near future (x2)
• an action happening now
• a temporary situation
• an action completed recently
• an expression of feeling
• an action which started in the past and continues to the
present
• an action which started in the past and continues to the
present with emphasis on duration
What are these tenses in your language?
