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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Since/for + past/present simple

Can we ever use these combinations as the titel suggests?
If yes, could you give An example?
  

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I assume you're focusing on the use of 'since' and 'for' in time phrases. (since last Monday; for two hours) Present. I can't think of anything with 'since'.

  • I assume you're focusing on the use of 'since' and 'for' in time phrases.
  • (since last Monday; for two hours) Present.
  • I can't think of anything with 'since'.
  • I'm here for three months.
  • ) Past.
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I assume you're focusing on the use of 'since' and 'for' in time phrases. (since last Monday; for two hours)

Present.
I can't think of anything with 'since'.
I'm here for three months. (present used as future: I'll be here for three months.)

Past.
I can't think of anything with 'since'.
The teacher talked for an hour.

CJ

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