Present Perfect Tense (since/for)

How did kitesurfing become so popular?

We know the origins of kitesurfing history

In the 19th century George Pocock – a British inventor – patented a traction system with kites to pull cars and boats in the direction of the wind, in the same way several inventors and athletes experimented making their contributions to the traction system with kites.

In 1903 Samuel Cody crossed the English Channel sailing with kites. In 1977 Gijsbertus Adrianus decided to join a kite to a surfboard. The inventor patented the idea and nowadays he is recognized as the father of this sport.

How long kitesurfing has been popular?

How long kitesurfing has been popular?

Kitesurfing has been popular since fifteen years ago.


Kitesurfing has been popular for fifteen years.

​OR

​Surfing

​Skateboarding

How long surfing and skateboarding have been popular?

How long surfing and skateboarding have been popular?

Kitesurfing has been popular since fifteen years ago.


Kitesurfing has been popular for fifteen years.

​OR

How long have you studied English?

​Write your answer on your English note book. You need to choose either for or since to answer this question.

​How long have you studied English?

I have studied English since six years ago.

​How long have you studied English?

I have studied English for six years.

How long has your best friend known you?

​Write your answer on your English note book. You need to choose either for or since to answer this question.

​How long have your best friend known you?

She/He has known me since ten months ago.

​How long have your best friend known you?

She/He has known me for 2 months.

Let's check your understanding!

Multiple Choice

They have wanted to play soccer _______ three hours ago.

• since

• for

Multiple Choice

We have lived in this city ____ three years.

• since

• for

Multiple Choice

Which one is the correct sentence?

• I have waited since five months.

• I has been skateboarding for two days ago.

• I have played skateboarding since four days ago.

• I has had surfboard since I was eight.

Multiple Choice

Which one is the correct sentence?

• She has been a nice girl since she was 5.

• He has been a popular kid since three years.

• He have been a student for three weeks.

• She has been a teacher for five days ago.

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Term 1 | PRESENT PERFECT WITH SINCE/FOR | 30 July 2024