Present Perfect Tense: How Long Questions

This video tutorial teaches how to use 'how long' with the present perfect tense. It explains the structure of 'how long' questions and provides examples using 'for' and 'since' to indicate time duration. The video includes practice questions to reinforce learning and encourages viewers to engage by asking questions in the comments and sharing the video.

What is the correct structure for asking 'how long' questions in the present perfect tense?

• How long + will + subject + verb

• How long + did + subject + verb

• How long + have/has + subject + past participle

• How long + past simple + subject + verb

If Alex started playing guitar 14 years ago, how would you express this using 'for'?

• He played guitar for 14 years.

• He has been playing guitar since 14 years ago.

• He has been playing guitar for 14 years.

• He has played guitar since 14 years.

What is the purpose of using 'for' in 'how long' questions?

• To indicate the exact time an action started

• To show the duration of an action from past to present

• To describe a future action

• To express a completed action

Sophia moved to New York when she was 19. How would you express this using 'since'?

• She has been living in New York since 4 years.

• She has lived in New York since she was 19.

• She has been living in New York for 19 years.

• She has lived in New York since 19 years.

Which word can be used to indicate the starting point of an action in 'how long' questions?

• For

• Until

• Since

• During

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'since'?

• He has been playing guitar since 14 years.

• He has been playing guitar for high school.

• He has played guitar since high school.

• He played guitar since high school.

Which of the following is the correct 'how long' question for someone who is married?

• How long are they married?

• How long have they married?

• How long have they been married?

• How long did they marry?

What is the correct 'how long' question for someone working at a factory?

• How long did he work at a factory?

• How long has the work at a factory?

• How long have you worked at a factory?

• How long has he worked at a factory?

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Learning past simple tense

• Understanding future perfect tense

• Using 'how long' with present perfect tense

• Practicing past continuous tense

What should viewers do after watching the video?

• Write a summary

• Share the video with a friend

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• Take a test