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Fadysandy Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Is it a correct sentence?

He has been watching TV since it began at 5 o’clock.
  

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Hi, Yes. Of course, you need a context in which it makes sense to say that. Clive

  • Hi, Yes.
  • Of course, you need a context in which it makes sense to say that.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Yes. Of course, you need a context in which it makes sense to say that.

Clive
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He has been watching TV since 5 o’clock.

In this context, "since it began..." is not relevent because TV is not a program, so you can turn it on and watch anytime.

You can use "since it began..." like this:

He has been working for XYZ since it was established 3 years ago.
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Thanks for your help.

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