Since и For употребляются с временной группой perfect, в аспекте простом и длительном.
Разница только в функции и группе глагола. Глаголы состояния не будут употребляться в аспекте continuous, для обозначения длительности и результата : вот пары предложений с глаголами состояния и действия, для иллюстрации:
* They have been married since July.
* They have been reading this book since Monday.
* We have had this car for 5 years.
* She has been going to singing classes for 2 years.
* I have hated broccoli since childhood.
* I have been learning English since childhood.
B There are mistakes in seven out of these ten sentences. Rewrite them correctly.
1 Roosevelt that became famous for his military achievements was the 26th president of the US.
Roosevelt, who became famous for his military achievements, was the 26th president of the US.
2 I’d like John to come to our party. He tells so funny jokes.
I’d like John to come to our party. He tells such funny jokes.
3 Our biology teacher made a great influence on Tom’s future career.
Our biology teacher had a great influence on Tom’s future career.
4 Many pupils use their mobile phones at school, what is considered unacceptable.
Many pupils use their mobile phones at school, which is considered unacceptable.
5 Richard used to be crazy about British rock groups such as The Rolling Stones. correct
6 I read an article who discussed the issue of euthanasia in some depth.
I read an article that discussed the issue of euthanasia in some depth.
7 He was such unpredictable that Ann decided to break off her engagement.
He was so unpredictable that Ann decided to break off her engagement.
8 I got fed up with being criticised by people from other advertising agencies. correct
9 There are a lot of teenagers who have a good command of a foreign language. correct
10 Fresh evidence suggests that the woman may be forced to commit suicide.
Fresh evidence suggests that the woman may have been forced to commit suicide.
C Complete the idioms with one appropriate word. Then explain in English the meaning of each idiom.
1 It’s a pity he let the cat out of the bag. It’s a pity he revealed the secret.
2 Margaret has always been the black sheep of the family. Margaret has always done things that brought embarrassment to her family.
3 I’m not going to join the rat race. I’m not going to compete with them for power and money.
4 She has a bee in her bonnet about dancing. She never stops talking about dancing.
5 My Scottish niece, who only speaks English, feels like a fish out of water when she goes abroad.
My Scottish niece, who only speaks English, feels very uncomfortable when she goes abroad.
