Understanding 'Since' and 'For' Usage

Rebecca explains the present perfect tense, focusing on the correct use of 'since' and 'for'. She provides examples to illustrate the difference between using 'since' for a point in time and 'for' for a duration. Common mistakes are highlighted, and practical examples using a character named John are given. Viewers are encouraged to practice and use resources like EngVid for further learning.

What is the present perfect tense used to describe?

• An action that is happening right now.

• An action that happened in the past and is still relevant now.

• An action that happened in the past and is no longer relevant.

• An action that will happen in the future.

Which of the following is an example of the present perfect tense?

• I have gone to the store.

• I will go to the store.

• I went to the store.

• I am going to the store.

What is the main focus of the lesson?

• Understanding the future tense.

• Learning about 'since' and 'for' with the present perfect tense.

• Practicing past tense verbs.

• Studying irregular verbs.

How should 'since' be used with the present perfect tense?

• To describe the point in time when something started to be true.

• To describe an action that is happening right now.

• To describe an action that will happen in the future.

• To describe the length of time something has been true.

How should 'for' be used with the present perfect tense?

• To describe an action that is happening right now.

• To describe the length of time something has been true.

• To describe an action that will happen in the future.

• To describe the point in time when something started to be true.

Which sentence correctly uses 'since'?

• I have lived here since 10 years.

• I have lived here since last week.

• I have lived here since 2010.

• I have lived here since a long time.

Which sentence correctly uses 'for'?

• I have worked here for a specific date.

• I have worked here for 1990.

• I have worked here for 20 years.

• I have worked here for last year.

What is the correct use of 'since' in a sentence?

• I have been here since a duration.

• I have been here since last year.

• I have been here since a long time.

• I have been here since 10 years.

What is the correct use of 'for' in a sentence?

• I have been here for a specific date.

• I have been here for last year.

• I have been here for a point in time.

• I have been here for 10 years.

What is a common mistake when using 'since'?

• Using it with a present event.

• Using it with a specific point in time.

• Using it with a duration of time.

• Using it with a future event.