Present Perfect and Past Simple

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What is the Present Perfect used for with 'for' and 'since'?

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To describe an unfinished action that started in the past and still continues.

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When do we use 'for' in the Present Perfect?

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With a period of time (e.g., a week, a month, a year). Example: They have owned this restaurant for two years.

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When do we use 'since' in the Present Perfect?

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With a point in time (e.g., 2012, March, last Tuesday). Example: I've had this dishwasher since February.

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When should we use the Past Simple?

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In sentences with a reference to a specific time in the past. Example: I went to that pizzeria last Sunday.

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What does the Present Perfect express regarding life experiences?

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It talks about life experiences up to now. Example: I've been to that pizzeria many times.