Using FOR and SINCE in Present Perfect Here
We use FOR to talk about a length of time, a period of time. We use
SINCE to talk about a point in the past, a specific point in time.
English Study
Example Sentences FOR
Example Sentences SINCE
I have worked here for 8 years.
He has lived here since 1993.
You have played football for ten years.
They have been at the hotel since last week.
We have taught at this school for a long I haven't ridden a horse since I was 9.
time.
You have worked here since you left your
He has been a student for eight years.
school.
They've been married for 30 years.
I haven't been on holiday since last year.
She has been in prison for 6 months.
Since his wife went away, he has been
I haven't been on holiday for ages.
waiting for her.
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My name's Albert and I'm a lifeguard. I've worked here for 4 years
and I really love my job. I've saved some lives and that's really
rewarding. It's nice to know that my job is important to keep
people safe while they're resting and having fun at the beach.
I also like to know that my advice is useful to keep people free
from being assaulted, injured or even sunburned. I work fronti
Tuesday to Saturday, from 9 to 5 and rest two Sundays a month.
Twice a month I work from 9 to noon because while people rest I
have to do my job.
My friends think I should quit and have the opportunity to rest
and go out during the weekend, but I can't imagine doing anything
else.

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