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how to turn the phrase below into the present perfect continuous

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surei
 
Reply Wed 22 Feb, 2012 09:24 pm
John started writing a French book at 7:00 this morning. It is now 4:00 in the afternoon and he is still writing it.
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CalamityJane
 
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Reply Wed 22 Feb, 2012 09:30 pm
@surei,
John has been writing a French book since 7:00 this morning.
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PUNKEY
 
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Reply Thu 23 Feb, 2012 08:56 am
What "phrase" are you talking about?

I see two complete sentences.

If you want to combine the two thoughts into one that's present perfect continuous, it could be:

John has been writing in French for nine continuous hours.
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