I have (or) had been (or) was studying for my exam since lunchtime and now I am watching TV - which is correct?

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Which sentence is grammatically correct and why?

  1. I have been studying for my exam since lunchtime and now I am watching TV.
  2. I had been studying for my exam since lunchtime and now I am watching TV.
  3. I was studying for my exam since lunchtime and now I am watching TV

The situation is as follows:

  • Is that the TV I can hear?
  • Yes, Dad. I (to study) for my exam since lunchtime, and now I am watching TV.

Thank you in advance.

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This sentence is perfectly correct and makes sense. By the way, welcome to our forum :wink:

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I have been implies that you are still studying.
I had been implies that you were studying in the past but are no longer.

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