#grammar #speaking
The present perfect simple emphasises the result:
—>We’ve discussed the issue and here is the solution
The present perfect continuous emphasises the process:
—>We’ve been discussing the issue all day, and still haven’t found a solution
The present perfect simple says how much we’ve done
—>We’ve been to 20 countries
The present perfect continuous says how long
—>We’ve been travelling for 20 years now
The present perfect simple is used to say how many times
—>I’ve tried to call Jill 5 times, but still no answer
The present perfect continuous emphasises the process of change over a period of time (and that these changes are not finished)
—>I have been trying to get up earlier these days
Now you choose the best option for this sentence (present perfect simple or continuous)
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I’ve tried / I’ve been trying to decide which major to study, but I can’t make up my mind!
