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English Tip of the Day: 91 Present Perfect to Express Duration

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Tip of the Day:

Present Perfect to Express Duration

Usage Tip

When an action begins in the past and continues into the present moment we use the present perfect. This use of the present perfect expresses duration over time FROM the past moment TO the present moment.

Example Sentences

He's lived in the city since 1998.
They've worked at that company since last April.

Quiz of the Day - Mistakes:

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Grammar Terminology Reference

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