Here's a breakdown of what verbs can be used:
Verbs that work with the Present Perfect Progressive:
* Action verbs: These describe actions that can be ongoing or repeated over a period of time.
* Examples: working, studying, running, playing, writing, reading, talking, singing, building, painting, driving, eating, sleeping
* State verbs: These describe states of being or conditions that can continue over time. However, some state verbs are not typically used in the Present Perfect Progressive, as they don't imply an ongoing action.
* Examples: knowing, believing, understanding, loving, liking, wanting, needing, having (in the sense of possession)
* Verbs of perception: These verbs describe senses or mental processes.
* Examples: seeing, hearing, feeling, smelling, tasting
Verbs that are typically NOT used with the Present Perfect Progressive:
* Stative verbs: While some state verbs can be used, these describe states that are not ongoing or changing.
* Examples: be, own, belong, seem, appear, consist, contain, resemble, matter, include, involve, depend, deserve, exist,
* Verbs of achievement: These describe single actions that are completed in a moment.
* Examples: arrive, die, discover, find, win, lose, recognize, start, finish
Examples of sentences using the Present Perfect Progressive:
* Action verb: "I have been working on this project all day."
* State verb: "She has been feeling much better since she started taking the medication."
* Verb of perception: "We have been hearing strange noises coming from the attic."
Important Note:
* The Present Perfect Progressive emphasizes the ongoing nature of an action, often highlighting its duration and the fact that it is still continuing.
* The choice of verb will depend on the specific meaning you want to convey in your sentence.