Element FORM: WITH ADVERBS
SuperCat PAST
SubCat present perfect continuous
Lexical Range 2
Level B2
Cando Can use the present perfect continuous with adverbs in the normal mid position.
Corrected Learner Example I have just been reading an article in your newspaper this morning, about The Westfield Music Festival. (Sweden; B2 VANTAGE; 1997; Swedish; Pass)

I've also been singing in a choir for five years, so I'm very familiar with it. (Sweden; B2 VANTAGE; 2000; Swedish; Pass)

You have already been complaining about headaches and insomia. (Poland; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Polish; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments N/A

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