PRESENT PERFECT FOR-SINCE

PRESENT PERFECT FOR-SINCE

1. We can use the present perfect with for and since to describe a situation that started in the past and continues now.

   • In positive statements, we use the present perfect tense with for and since with particular verbs that describe things that are often true for a long time

2. SINCE

   • examples:
     • 2. vale and isa have been best friends SINCE high school
     • 1. Daniela has been at work SINCE 6:00pm
   • 1. Daniela has been at work SINCE 6:00pm
   • expressions with since
     • 6:45- last weekend in 1997 -in primary school

3. FOR

   • We use for to describe the time period: .
     • We often use How long ...?
       • Questions with the present perfect to ask about a period of time:
         • examples:
           • 1. pame was in central america For a month last year
           • 2. I have been a collegue student FOR almost four years
   • expressions : with for two weeks. a few months, several years, expressions of a long time