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Grammar
Present Perfect
What is the difference between the present perfect "I have worked for Shell for 5 years." and the present perfect perfect continuous "I have been working for Shell for 5 years." ? When should I use one or the other? Is there a difference in meaning?
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You have worked for ...... means you used to work there for a certain period of time but you no longer work for them. You have been working for ......
- You have worked for ......
- means you used to work there for a certain period of time but you no longer work for them.
- You have been working for ......
- means since the first day until now you are still working " There are two apples, one is green and the other is red " .
- You can take either one to eat
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You have worked for ...... means you used to work there for a certain period of time but you no longer work for them.
You have been working for ...... means since the first day until now you are still working
You have been working for ...... means since the first day until now you are still working
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