has since been or ever since

[MKluczyk]

Here's a new one:

Which is correct?


... she has since been a member of the Welk family.

or

... she has been a member of the Welk family ever since.


Thank you in advance.

[Touchwood]

Hi,

I believe these are both correct - the difference is that "since" could mean a single ocurrence which has not continued e.g.

"She said she wouldn't go abroad again, but has since visited Australia"

whereas "ever since" implies a continuing state of affairs i.e.

"She went to Australia two years ago, and has lived there ever since"

Hope this helps

Mike

[MKluczyk]

Yes is does. Thank you!