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Tenjing Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

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Have you been working hard today. Vs. Are you working hard today. What's the difference?
  

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" refers to ongoing activity. " refers to activity taking place in the past, up until the present or very recent past. You would say this at or towards the end of the day, or, at least, after a significant portion of the relevant work was complete.

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  • " refers to ongoing activity.
  • " refers to activity taking place in the past, up until the present or very recent past.
  • You would say this at or towards the end of the day, or, at least, after a significant portion of the relevant work was complete.
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"Are you working hard today?" refers to ongoing activity.

"Have you been working hard today?" refers to activity taking place in the past, up until the present or very recent past. You would say this at or towards the end of the day, or, at least, after a significant portion of the relevant work was complete.
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Have you been working hard today? (Refers to the time period from the time you awoke to the present.)
Are you working hard today? (Refers to the present condition.)
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