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FOR - SINCE (used as prepositions in sentences with a verb in the present perfect tense expressing that an action still goes on) * FOR: A period of time Bono has performed on stage for 20 years. * SINCE: The moment when the action started | haven’t seen Mary since last week. ALREADY - YET (used as adverbs in sentences with a verb in the present perfect tense when we are talking about personal experiences) + ALREADY: Sooner than expected (affirmative sentences and some questions) They've already sold 12 million bands. Have you already done your homework? ~~” Mid position (before main verb) + YET: The speaker is expecting something to happen (negative sentences and questions) He hasn't found a sponsor yet__ ~_* End position (end of sentence) Has the programme started yet? ; Other TIME EXPRESSIONS used with the present perfect tense: (In sentences with a verb in the present perfect tense when we are talking about personal experiences) * JUST: Only a moment ago The train has just left. Mid position (before main verb) * EVER: At any time Have you ever done any charity challenges? We haven't ever eaten in this restaurant. Mid position (before main verb) * NEVER: At no time I've never_been there. ~__*Mid position (before main verb) RECENTLY: At a time immediately before the present Has Janet talked to him recently? "~—* Usually, end position LATELY: Not long ago Have you seen her lately? ~* Usually, end position ONCE: One time I've been to London once in my life. Usually, towards the end of sentence TWICE: Two times I've been to London twice in my life. — Usually, towards the end of sentence THREE TIMES...: I've been to Paris three times in the last 5 years. Usually, towards the end of sentence QUESTIONS * How long have you taught English at Secondary School? | have taught English at Secondary School for 18 years. * Since when have you taught English at Secondary School? | have taught English at Secondary School since 1992.

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