0
Nalmushrags Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

Usage of `since' and `for'

0Dear Sir,02br
02br
00I give two sentences, below:02br
02br
001. They have been here since three years.02br
02br
002. They have been here for three years.02br
02br
00Could you please tell me, which of the two sentences is grammatically correct?02br
02br
00I beg a very early answer, for my daughter asked me this question in connection with her English examination (due tomorrow) and, as usual, I am unable to choose between the two!02br
02br
00All best0-
  

Top answer

02br 02br 01font 00I give two sentences, below:02font 02br 02br 01font 001. 02font 02br 02br 01font 002. 05002br 02br 00Clive010id1

— Clive

  • 02br 02br 01font 00I give two sentences, below:02font 02br 02br 01font 001.
  • 02font 02br 02br 01font 002.
  • 05002br 02br 00Clive010id1
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

4 Answers
0
0Hi,02br
02br
00Welcome to the Forum.02br
02br
01font00I give two sentences, below:02font02br
02br
01font001. They have been here since three years.02font02br
02br
01font002. They have been here for three years.02fo
0
0
0 Here you go...02br
02br
00They have been here for three years. This senrence is correct. 02br
02br
00The expression "for" is used when we are talking about how long the activity is going on and the period of it is more important, "since" is used when we talking that something takes place SINCE some special moment, special event that already happe
0
0
0 Thank you, Clive. 0-
0
0
0 Thanks a lot, Carrot. 0-
0

Related Questions