PPRESENT PERFECT VS PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

PRESENT PERFECT

State verbs: as have, like, know, today, this morning/afternoon/week/month/year, etc.

In this case, we use often use for and since.
The present perfect is usually used with the following time expressions:
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Already: We have already seen this film.

Yet: Has Roger left yet?
Just: I have just phoned Jill.
Always: She has always loved animals.
Ever: Have you ever been abroad?
Never: She has never been to France.
So far: I have sent twenty invitations so far.

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

State verbs: as for, since, all morning/day, etc.

Both the PRESENT PERFECT and the PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS are used with
the following time expressions:
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How long: How long have you known Jack?

For (duration): I have known Jack for five years.
Since (starting point): They have been married since last April.
Lately/recently: Have you seen any good films lately/recently?