SINCE/FOR
I've played the cello ... two years.
I've played the cello FOR two years.
“They clean the cages every day” (Present Simple).
The cages are cleaned every day.
When I arrived at the cinema, the film ____________________ (start).
had started
We've studied Spanish ... primary school.
We've studied Spanish SINCE primary school.
“The rangers are watching the eagles” (Present Continuous).
The eagles are being watched by the rangers.
(fail)
Pat is super smart. She HAS never FAILED a test since primary school.
(fail)
She's worked on her project SINCE last Saturday.
“They built this reserve in 1998” (Past Simple).
This reserve was built in 1998.
After they ____________________ (eat) the shellfish, they began to feel sick.
Had eaten
We've lived here SINCE I was 4.
“Scientists have discovered a new species” (Present Perfect).
A new species has been discovered by scientists.
(go)
Mrs Robins HAS BEEN to India seven times.
(go)
I haven't seen you FOR ages.
“They will protect the rare birds” (Future Simple).
The rare birds will be protected.
The garden was dead because it ____________________ (be) dry all summer.
had been