D. Use the verbs from the box to write present perfect continuous sentences to explain the present conditions expressed in the prompts.
exercise download rain decorate rehearse
work clean talk paint run eat play
1. The field is all wet because
2. Marsha is very sweaty because
3. Yuri isn't hungry now because
4. Ruth's computer is slow because
5. Maria's house smells nice because
6. The Christmas tree looks colourful because
7. My mobile battery is low because
8. Thomas isn't nervous for his presentation because
9. My dog is soaked because
10. My daughter is covered in paint because
11. I am feeling very healthy because
12. George is exhausted because

1. The field is all wet because it has been raining. (use of present perfect continuous to explain the continuous action of rain)
2. Marsha is very sweaty because she has been exercising. (use of present perfect continuous to explain the continuous action of exercise)
3. Yuri isn't hungry now because he has been eating. (use of present perfect continuous to explain the continuous action of eating)
4. Ruth's computer is slow because it has been downloading. (use of present perfect continuous to explain the continuous action of downloading)
5. Maria's house smells nice because she has been cleaning. (use of present perfect continuous to explain the continuous action of cleaning)
6. The Christmas tree looks colourful because it has been decorated. (use of present perfect continuous to explain the continuous action of decorating)
7. My mobile battery is low because it has been running. (use of present perfect continuous to explain the continuous action of running)
8. Thomas isn't nervous for his presentation because he has been rehearsing. (use of present perfect continuous to explain the continuous action of rehearsing)
9. My dog is soaked because it has been raining. (use of present perfect continuous to explain the continuous action of rain)
10. My daughter is covered in paint because she has been painting. (use of present perfect continuous to explain the continuous action of painting)
11. I am feeling very healthy because I have been eating well and exercising. (use of present perfect continuous to explain the continuous actions of eating and exercising)
12. George is exhausted because he has been working hard. (use of present perfect continuous to explain the continuous action of working)