I’ve known Theo _______ 5 years. Is it for or since? Easy:
- I’ve known him for a long time, it seems.
- I’ve known him since he showed me his collection of old records and we discovered that we share a hobby.
- Incorrect: I know him for a long time -> I’ve known him for a long time.
Compare my chart for “until/ by”. I developed these charts a few years ago and get a lot of mileage out of them.
7 Responses
Great chart Anne. I think this is difficult for most learners.
I’ve liked this blog for a few years.
I’ve been reading it since 2008.
Charmer 😉
Hi Anne,
Hasn’t it unfurled itself now in all its majestic beauty??
Summer, I mean, of course!
Yes, I agree with Neal, great chart which I’ll be ‘borrowing’ – one of my groups last week was completely addled and frustrated re the great P.P. – and I’m looking forward to the others – by vs. until – for sure.
Hi Anne,
How are you. I hope that every thing is fine and I miss you so much.
All the best for the beautiful Anne.
Hassan
Great going, 96 responses, 86 of whom correctly chose “for 5 years” – with 10 people opting for “since”.