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What is the function of 'since' in the present perfect tense?
What is the function of 'since' in the present perfect tense?
What is the function of 'for' in the present perfect tense?
What is the function of 'for' in the present perfect tense?
What is the function of 'yet' in the present perfect tense?
What is the function of 'yet' in the present perfect tense?
What is the function of 'already' in the present perfect tense?
What is the function of 'already' in the present perfect tense?
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What is the function of 'just' in the present perfect tense?
What is the function of 'just' in the present perfect tense?
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Which sentence is an example of using 'for'?
Which sentence is an example of using 'for'?
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Which sentence is an example of using 'since'?
Which sentence is an example of using 'since'?
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Which sentence is an example of using 'yet'?
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Study Notes
Present Perfect with Time Expressions
Since
- Used to show an action started at a specific point in the past and continues up to the present
- Often used with a specific date, time, or event
- Examples:
- I've been studying English since 2015.
- She's been working on her project since last Monday.
For
- Used to show an action that started in the past and continues up to the present for a specific amount of time
- Often used with a specific duration (e.g., years, months, weeks)
- Examples:
- I've been learning French for three years.
- They've been living in Paris for six months.
Yet
- Used to show that an expected action has not happened, but is still possible
- Often used in negative sentences
- Examples:
- I've been waiting for the bus for an hour, but it hasn't arrived yet.
- She's been looking for a job, but she hasn't found one yet.
Already
- Used to show that an action has happened earlier than expected
- Often used with a sense of surprise or unexpectedness
- Examples:
- I've already eaten lunch, thank you.
- They've already finished their project.
Just
- Used to show that an action has happened a short time ago
- Often used to talk about recent events
- Examples:
- I've just finished my homework.
- She's just arrived at the party.
Still
- Used to show that an action started in the past and continues up to the present
- Often used to talk about ongoing situations or unfinished actions
- Examples:
- I've been studying for three hours, and I'm still not finished.
- They've been waiting for hours, and they're still waiting.
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Test your understanding of the present perfect tense with time expressions such as since, for, yet, already, just, and still. Learn how to use them correctly in sentences and improve your English grammar skills.
