Present Tense For continuing situation

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We often use the present perfect tense to talk about a continuing situation. This is a state that started in the past and continues in the present (and will probably continue into the future). This is a state (not an action). We usually usefor or since with this structure. I have worked here since June. He has been ill for 2 days. How long have you known Tara? past present future ~ The situation started in the past. It continues up to now. (It will probably continue into the future.) Connection with past:. the situation started in the past Connection with present:.the situation continues in the present. For & Since with Present Perfect Tense We often use for and since with the present perfect tense. We use for to talk about a period of time—5 minutes, 2 weeks, 6 years. We use since to talk about a point in past time—9 o'clock, 1st January, Monday. for since a period of time a point in past time ~ x---------- 20 minutes 6.15pm three days Monday 20 minutes 6.15pm three days Monday 20 minutes 6.15pm three days Monday 6 months January 4 years 1994 2 centuries 1800 a long time I left school ever the beginning of time etc etc Here are some examples: I have been here for 20 minutes. I have been here since 9 o'clock. John hasn't called for 6 months. John hasn't called since February. He has worked in New York for a long time. He has worked in New York since he left school.

Present Tense For continuing situation