Be, Do and Have in the Past Perfect Continuous
How to use special verbs in Past Perfect Continuous
1. be as a main verb
| Pronouns | Affirmative sentences | Negative sentences | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| I, he, she, it, we, you, they | They had been being nice. | They had not been being nice. | Had they been being nice? |
2. do as a main verb
| Pronouns | Affirmative sentences | Negative sentences | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| I, he, she, it, we, you, they | She had been doing the work. | She had not been doing work. | Had she been doing the work? |
3. have as a main verb
| Pronouns | Affirmative sentences | Negative sentences | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| I, he, she, it, we, you, they | He had been having a sleep. | He had not been having a sleep. | Had he been having a sleep? |
► We sometimes use short/contracted forms for had with affirmative or negative sentences.
Explanations
- Past Perfect Continuous – Overview
- Diagram of the Past Perfect Continuous
- Form of the Past Perfect Continuous
- BE, DO & HAVE in the Past Perfect Continuous
- Questions in the Past Perfect Continuous
- Signal Words for the Past Perfect Continuous
- Short Forms and Long Forms in the Past Perfect Continuous
- Spelling of Verbs in the Past Perfect Continuous