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Describe Duration with "For" and "Since"
This set contains 11 annotated sentences.
Dataset version: enGram 3.4, Jan 2024
SShe HrPreshas HPastbeen pAPresstudying for three hours without a break.
Explanation
She has been studying for three hours without a break.
SThey VPastlived in Italy for five years before pAPresmoving to France.
Explanation
They lived in Italy for five years before moving to France.
SHe VPastworked at the company for ten years before pAPresretiring.
Explanation
He worked at the company for ten years before retiring.
SWe HrPreshave v2Pastknown each other since Swe stPastwere p2children.
Explanation
We have known each other since we were children.
Patternsknow — knew — known
SShe HrPreshas HPastbeen pAPrespracticing piano since Sshe stPastwas six years p2old.
Explanation
She has been practicing piano since she was six years old.
SHe HrPreshas HPastbeen pAPresworking on this project since last month.
Explanation
He has been working on this project since last month.
How long HrPreshave Syou HPastbeen pAPreslearning English?
Explanation
How long have you been learning English?
Patternslearn — learnt — learnt
SI HrPreshave HPastbeen pAPreswaiting for you for over an hour.
Explanation
I have been waiting for you for over an hour.
Patternsover an hour
SShe HrPreshas v2Pastlived in this city for her entire life.
Explanation
She has lived in this city for her entire life.
Patternsher entire life
SWe HrPreshave HPastbeen pAPrestraveling since early this morning.
Explanation
We have been traveling since early this morning.
Patternsearly this morning
How long HrPreshave Syou stPastbeen p2friends with Sarah?
Explanation
How long have you been friends with Sarah?