Present Perfect: for and since

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What does 'since' mean in Present Perfect?

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It is used to indicate the starting point of an action that continues to the present.

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What does 'for' mean in Present Perfect?

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It is used to indicate the duration of an action up to the present.

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Complete the sentence: I haven't seen Jurassic Park _______ May.

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since

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Complete the sentence: My mom has worked in a hotel ___________ the last 3 years.

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for

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Complete the sentence: Alexis Sanchez has played soccer ___________ 2006.

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since

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Complete the sentence: They haven't released new episodes ________ January.

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since

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Complete the sentence: They haven't won ________ a long time.

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for

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When do we use 'since'?

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We use 'since' to talk about a specific point in time.

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When do we use 'for'?

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We use 'for' to talk about a period of time.

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Give an example of 'since' in a sentence.

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I have lived here since 2010.