RECENT PAST
EGP #814 | B2 | PAST / present perfect continuous Can use the present perfect continuous to focus on a finished activity in the recent past but where the effects or results are still important or relevant. Lexical range: N/A
地上全是湿的，因为刚下完雨。
The ground is wet because it ___has ___been ___raining.
她眼睛红了，因为刚才一直在哭。
Her eyes are red because she ___has ___been ___crying.
他气喘吁吁，因为刚才一直在跑步。
He's out of breath because he ___has ___been ___running.
家里香气扑鼻，因为刚烤完面包。
The house smells wonderful because I ___have ___been ___baking bread.
你身上全是泥——刚才在花园干活了。
Your clothes are all muddy — you ___have ___been ___gardening.