how long have you (been) … ?

Question 1

Dan and Kate are married. They got married exactly
20 years ago, so today is their 20th wedding anniversary.
They (…) married (…) 20 years.
-We say: They (…) married. (present)
-but How long have they (…) married?
——-(not How long are they married?)
——-They (…) married (…) 20 years.
——-(not They are married for 20 years)

Answer 1

have been
for
are
been
have been
for

Question 2

We use the present perfect to talk about something that (…) in the (…) and still (…) (…).
Paul is in hospital.
but: He’s been in hospital since Monday. (= He has been …)
——(not Paul is in hospital since Monday)

Answer 2

began
past
continues
now

Question 3

When we ask or say ‘how long’, the (…) is more usual:
I(…) English since January. (learn)

Answer 3

p.p.continuous
’ve been learning

Question 4

Some verbs (for example, know and like) are not normally used in the (…):
How long have you known Jane?

Answer 4

p.p.continuous

Question 5

we use (…) and (…) for p.p.simple and p.p.continous:
I haven’t seen Tom (…) Monday. (= Monday was the last time I saw him)
Sarah hasn’t phoned (…) ages. (= the last time she phoned was ages ago)

Answer 5

since
for