Present Perfect with since / for
English Grade 6 (Top Goal 3) · Unit 3: Interests · Lesson 2 · Term 1
Also known as: Present perfect with since and for · since for
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Lesson questions (14)
- How long ____ you played the drums?
Answer: have - I've taken lessons ____ six years.
Answer: for - She's been interested ____ she was a baby.
Answer: since - We have lived here ____ 2020.
Answer: since - He has had this bike ____ three months.
Answer: for - I ____ known Ali for ten years.
Answer: have - She ____ collected stamps since 2022.
Answer: has - We use "for" with ____.
Answer: a period of time - We use "since" with ____.
Answer: a starting point in time - They ____ been members of the club for a year.
Answer: have - How long has he ____ the violin?
Answer: played - I haven't seen her ____ Monday.
Answer: since - My father has worked here ____ a long time.
Answer: for - The present perfect is formed with have/has + ____.
Answer: past participle
About this lesson
“Present Perfect with since / for” is from English Grade 6 (Top Goal 3) (Unit 3: Interests) and has 14 questions with answers. Sample questions: “How long ____ you played the drums?” and “I've taken lessons ____ six years.”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: have · for · since · has · a period of time · a starting point in time · played · past participle
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
Questions about this lesson
When do we use for?
We use for with a period of time. Example: I've played the drums for six years.
When do we use since?
We use since with a specific starting point. Example: I've played the drums since 2020.
How do we ask about duration?
We say How long have you played the drums?
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in The Hunter, Complete the sentence, Match Up, Matching pairs and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.