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Reason #1
To talk about a completed past action at a non-specific time.
The action is finished. You don’t know, care or remember when
it happened.
For example:I’ve read that book before.
She’s already done her homework
Reason #2
With the words “for” and “since” to talk about something that
began in the past and continues to now.
For example: I’ve studied at this school since last
June.
She’s lived in West Palm Beach for 2 months
When we use the Present Perfect with “for” or
“since” it gives the idea that something began in
the past and continues into the present (and may
continue into the future.)
SINCE + POINT IN TIME
Use the present perfect with “since” + point in time
(since 5:00, since Monday, since 1994) to show
when something started.
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