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Unit 7
To measure a period of time up to the present, we use the present perfect tense and not
the present tense.
I have known her for a long time. (Correct)
I know her for a long time. (Incorrect)
FOR VS SINCE
Look at a summary of the contrast between FOR and SINCE.
FOR to mention a specific period (or SINCE to mention the starting point of a period of
duration) of time. time (continues to now).
I have been a doctor for fifteen I have been a doctor since 1992. (starting point =
years. (duration = 15 years) 1994)
She has been a mother for six She has been pregnant since her first child was
months. born.
My sister has lived in Frankfurt for My sister has lived in Frankfurt since the
nine months. beginning of March.
Vocabulary
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