Present perfect + for and since

Present perfect + for and since

Present perfect is used to show an action is done in the past but is still relevant until the present time

use has or have + past participle

She has told me about the surprise party

He has seen the doctor

They have watched the series

We have always talked about the matter

Multiple Choice

Choose the best answer.

She .......... taken her parcel

• has

• have

Multiple Choice

Choose the best answer with present perfect form

Ahmad ......... .......... the game

• has played

• has been playing

• have played

• have been playing

Multiple Choice

Which sentence shows a present perfect?

• They have been playing in the park for 2 hours

• I have spoken to him

• She is preparing breakfast

• He doesn't want to talk about it

When to use for and since?

For is to answer the question HOW MANY/HOW LONG?

Since is to answer the question WHEN?

Aina has worked here for 5 years

Fatah has studied in the university since last year

They have played the game for 2 hours

Multiple Choice

Choose the best answer.

She has been in the team ......... 3 years

• For

• Since

Multiple Choice

Choose the best answer.

He has been in the kitchen since .........

• 7 am

• 2 hours ago

Multiple Choice

Haris has spent his time drawing ....... 2 days

• For

• Since

Multiple Choice

They have cleaned the house ............ 10 am this morning

• Since

• For