since + tenses

[hela]

Dear teachers,

Is it true that we cannot use SINCE with the simple past except in clauses like:

It has been 2 months SINCE [she ARRIVED in NY.] = clause

but could we also say: "It has been 2 months SINCE she HAS ARRIVED in NY." ??

FOR, on the other hand, can be used with perfect and simple tenses, isn't that right?

Would you please give us some examples?

Many thanks,
Hela

[Tdol]

but could we also say: "It has been 2 months SINCE she HAS ARRIVED in NY." ??
No

I have lived here for a few months.
I lived in London for many years.
The first is not finished, the second is.

[Steven D]

Originally Posted by hela

Dear teachers,

Is it true that we cannot use SINCE with the simple past except in clauses like:

It has been 2 months SINCE [she ARRIVED in NY.] = clause

but could we also say: "It has been 2 months SINCE she HAS ARRIVED in NY." ??

FOR, on the other hand, can be used with perfect and simple tenses, isn't that right?

Would you please give us some examples?

Many thanks,
Hela

Don't forget that "since" also means "because".

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[blacknomi]

Originally Posted by tdol

but could we also say: "It has been 2 months SINCE she HAS ARRIVED in NY." ??

Hela,

No. Why?!

Because the verb "arrive" itself is an accomplished verb. Once she reached NYC, it implies somewhat the end of a journey. Hence, the simple past. As tdol said, the action is finished.

[Casiopea]

Originally Posted by blacknomi

Hela,

No. Why?!

Because the verb "arrive" itself is an accomplished verb. Once she reached NYC, it implies somewhat the end of a journey. Hence, the simple past. As tdol said, the action is finished.

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Originally Posted by blacknomi

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