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Present perfect with 'for' and 'since' - 6 Minute Grammar

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The present perfect tense is often used in English to talk about situations that started in the past and are continuing now. We sometimes use the present perfect in a question with 'how long' using the words 'for' and 'since'. for = throughout (a period of time) since = from (an exact point in time) until now You'll find a quiz on our website
Date: 2020-09-18

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Comments and reviews: 4

Mario
I have two questions please BBC Learning English.
It was mentioned in this video two sentences as follows:
1- I worked at the BBC for 8 years.
2- I have been ill since last Friday.
At the first sentence, I would like to ask you about 'for 8 years'. I think it should have been '8 years ago' because it is past simple.
At the second sentence, I think it should have been 'since Friday' without 'last'. Because 'since Friday' means at the last one until now.
Am I correct? I would be grateful if you answered my questions please.
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saeid
Hi
Thanks for your grammar.
Please help me...
Are these tenses right?
1.We've moved new house since 6 months ago.
2.We've moved new house for 6 months.
Are these right?
Thanks
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wiratchanee
I really love BBC Learning English so much.
I've tried to learn English by myself for 3 months and you helped me a lot. I'll go on practice more. Thank you for knowladge
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Eddie
Dear BBC,
I have lived in Sydney for 2 years.
I have been living in Sydney for 2 years.
Which of these sentences shows that I still live in Sydney now.
Thanks.
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