| Element | FORM/USE: DURATION WITH 'SINCE' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | PAST |
| SubCat | present perfect simple |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B1 |
| Cando | Can use the present perfect simple with 'since' to talk about duration. |
| Corrected Learner Example | I have been here since August 2006. (B1 THRESHOLD; 2006; French; Pass) It's been a long time since we went out together so I think we will have a great time at the park playing sports and chatting! (Vietnam; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Vietnamese; Pass) Many things have changed since your last visit. (Switzerland; B1 THRESHOLD; 2001; German; Pass) Such a long time has passed since the last time we met. (Argentina; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
