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When we should use since?

When we should use since?

We normally use ‘since’ with the present perfect to describe an action or situation that began in the past and continues in the present. For example: We’ve been married since 1995. I’ve worked here since 2008.

When to use has been and have been in a sentence?

“Has been” and “Have been” are present perfect continuous used to indicate that an action that started in the indefinite past has come to completion, or is still in progress, at the present. They are used in both the active and passive voice sentences.

What is the main difference between since and from?

The main difference between Since and From is, ‘Since’ gives an unfinished statement of the time, while From gives a finished statement of time. The word ‘Since’ can be used only in perfect tense forms while ‘From’ can be used in any tense forms.

Which is correct I have been here for 3 months or 1?

I have been here for three months is the correct one (To denote the duration of time). I have been here since the beginning (To denote the point of time). Sentence 1: I’ve been here since three months.

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How do you use I have been here since the beginning?

I have been here since the beginning (To denote the point of time). Sentence 1: I’ve been here since three months. Sentence 2: I’ve been here for three months. The two sentences are identical but for the two prepositions appearing before three months. In the first sentence, it is since and in the second it is for.

How do you use for 3 months in a sentence?

Two things are to be said here. for a few weeks, for a long time, for two hours, for three days. (2) For can not be used with simple present tense. Any other tense is okay. “ I’m here for three months.” is not correct. “I’ve been here for three months.” is correct. Often, for is omitted and the sentence is still okay.

Can I say I’ve been working here since last month?

I’ve been working here since last month. I’ve been working here since two months ago. You can, but it’s not advisable. Since has to have a specific time reference. Two months ago is such a reference, but a reader might initially be confused by seeing since followed by two months, which would normally be preceded by for.