How long?

[david11]

Hello teachers,


How to ask a person the amount of time he or she comes late?

For eg

A comes late for five minutes.

Is it correct to ask " How long have you been late?" ?

A: I have been late for five minutes.


Thank you.

[Gillnetter]

Hello teachers,


How to ask a person the amount of time he or she comes late?

For eg

A comes late for five minutes.

Is it correct to ask " How long have you been late?" ?
How long refers to the span of time that an event has been occurring. For example, "How long have you been driving?" The answers could be - This time I have been driving for an hour, or, I have been driving for 15 years.
A: I have been late for five minutes.
How late are you? I am five minutes late.

Thank you.

Gil