This document discusses the use of "for" and "since" with the present perfect tense to indicate actions or situations that began in the past and continue in the present. It provides examples of using "since" with a point in time (e.g. "since last June") and "for" with a length of time (e.g. "for 2 months"). It also includes exercises for readers to practice using "for" and "since" in sentences.

1. For and Since

2. With the words “for” and “since” to talk about something
that began in the past and continues to now.
For example: I’ve studied at this school since last June.
She’s lived in West Palm Beach for 2 months.
1. SINCE + POINT IN TIME
Use the present perfect with “since” + point in time (since 5:00, since
Monday, since 1994) to show when something started.
I’ve worked at this job since last year.
He’s lived in Madrid since March.
They’ve been married since 1985.

3. FOR + LENGTH OF TIME
Use the Present perfect with “for” + length of time (for ten
minutes, for two weeks, for years, for a long time) to show how
long a present condition has lasted.
I’ve worked at this job for one year.
He’s lived in Florida for 9 months.
They’ve been married for a long time.

4. a. She has worked as a secretary since 1991.
b. They have been married ________ a few years.
c. They have lived in Manchester ________ a long time.
d. He’s written 5 books ________ I met him.
e. We haven’t seen them ________ several weeks.
f. I haven’t been to the beach ________ last summer.
g. Have you used the phone ________ you arrived?
h. We haven’t heard any noise ________ many hours.
i. Has she studied hard ________ yesterday?
Complete the following sentences with
since or for.

5. a. I / not / play / tennis / last summer. I haven’t played tennis since last summer.
b. I / know / her / more than ten years.
c. I / not / eat / anything / lunchtime.
d. You / live / in this town / a long time?
e. Jill / be / a good friend / we were at school together.
f. You / see / Jack / the party last week?
Write sentences using the Present Perfect
form and since or for.