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Explanation Notes (SinceFor)

The document discusses the differences between using 'since' and 'for' when describing a past event or time period. 'Since' is used to refer to a specific moment in the past, while 'for' refers to a period of time. Examples are provided for how to use each in the present perfect tense.

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Explanation Notes (SinceFor)

The document discusses the differences between using 'since' and 'for' when describing a past event or time period. 'Since' is used to refer to a specific moment in the past, while 'for' refers to a period of time. Examples are provided for how to use each in the present perfect tense.

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Lecture Notes (Since / For)

Since
“Since” is used before a completed moment in the past.

For example: since June, since 10:30, since last Tuesday

When describing an activity or circumstance that started in the past but is still in progress in the
present, we typically employ the adverb "since" with the present perfect.

For example:
1. They’ve been graduated since 1995.
2. I’ve worked at the post office since 2008.
3. She’s lived in Yangon since 2014.
4. They’ve been Pyin Oo Lwin since 4pm.
5. You’ve had that cold since last month!

“Since” can be used to mention, to a concluded time while describing a prior deed.
'Ever' is frequently used before it in this situation.

For
We use ‘for’ with a period of time.

For example: for five years, for ten hours, for a long time

“For” can also be used with the present perfect to denote an action that began in the past and is
still in progress.

For example:
1. We’ve been married for 22 years.
2. I’ve had this house for three months.
3. She’s worked there for ten years.
4. They’ve lived here for 40 years.
5. He’s played with those toys for hours.
6. It hasn’t snowed for years.
But there are additional verb tenses where we can employ the word "for." For example:

1. We’re staying in the mountains for 10 days. (present continuous)


2. She lived in Japan for three years. (simple past)
3. I’ll be at reception for a few minutes. (simple future)
4. They normally study for an hour then have a break. (present simple)
5. In December we’ll have been married for 25 years! (future perfect)

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Rewrite filling in the blanks with “Since” or “For.

1. They’ve been Pyin Oo Lwin ………. 4pm.


2. It hasn’t snowed ……….years.
3. You’ve had that cold ……….last month!
4. He’s played with those toys ……….hours.
5. He has been selling his properties ………. six years.

Answer Key
1. since
2. for
3. since
4. for
5. for

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