Present Perfect: For and Since

• CEFR A2–B1
• Grammar
• Printable
• Answer key

Present Perfect: For and Since is a printable grammar worksheet for English language learners at CEFR level A2–B1. It covers have / has + past participle with for and since, with 5 exercises and an answer key.

Use the present perfect for a situation that started in the past and continues now.

Use for with a length of time: for two years, for three days.

Use since with a starting point: since 2020, since Monday, since I was a child.

Examples

• I have lived in this town for six years.
• She has worked here since 2021.
• We have known each other since school.
• They have been married for ten years.
• He has had that car since March.
• I have not seen him for a long time.
• How long have you studied English?
• My parents have lived here since I was born.

What's in this worksheet

1. For or since
2. Correct the mistake
3. Complete the sentences
4. Make questions
5. About you

Common mistakes

• I live here since 2020.  →  I have lived here since 2020. Use present perfect for unfinished situations.
• She has worked here since three years.  →  She has worked here for three years. Use for with a length of time.
• We have known them for 2019.  →  We have known them since 2019. Use since with a starting point.
• How long do you know him?  →  How long have you known him? Use present perfect with how long.

Speaking prompts

• How long have you lived in your home?
• How long have you studied English?
• How long have you had your phone?
• How long have you known your closest friend?