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I Studying Law Past Talk Action Situation Began

Idx 2452
Keyword since
Sub Entry Number 1
Type of Sentence βœ—
Error Sentence I am studying law since 1992.
Correct Sentence I have been studying law since 1992.
Cloze Error Sentence I [[am]] studying law since 1992.
Cloze Sentence I [[have been]] studying law since 1992.
Cloze Answer have been
Choices am | have been
Explanation

When you talk about an action or situation which began in the past and continues into the present, use a present perfect tense: 'I've been waiting here since 9 o'clock.'

In informal American English, the past tense is also used for this purpose.

See also FOR 4 (↑for)

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