Grammar - Using "Since" and "For" with the Present Perfect

http://www.engvid.com/ Depending on whether you want to talk about how long you have been doing something, or when you started doing something, you will need to use one of these two words. Find out which is which and take the free quiz on the lesson at http://www.engVid.com/

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[libyaman1]

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[KimiWarrior]

i love it:)

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[1houston1234]

Very good teacher, thank you.

[770343666]

Could you differentaite

Since/from , for/ in

Examples

Sam has come from London / You have a phone call from London.

Sam has been coming since 9 am.

Sam has been writing for 2 hours.

Sam will write in 2 hours

[MsRain0809]

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[orovnikjov4e]

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[mouhamedward]

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[XF0N]

@StLennyBruce Hmmm..I don't think there really is a difference because they both imply that you are currently living in that particular space since 1996. It depends on the users preference.

[babilah83]

thats very helpful thanks bro

[StLennyBruce]

Hey, if someone asks me, "What the difference between 'I have lived here since 1996.' and 'I have been living here since 1996," how do I answer him? Any ideas?

[03Rigel]

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