It is raining VERSUS It has been raining

[Tom]

Hi

I would like to know if there is any difference between the given sentences!

1- It is raining here since morning.
2- It has been raining here since morning.

Tom

[Tom]

At least three or four times I tried to edit the typo in the topic/ subject of this thread...but it just wouldn't do! Could anyone explain why?

[Pamela]

It has been raining here since morning. is Ok
The action began in the past and still is going on.The pointer is since

[Yankee]

Hi Tom

Have you checked with Mr. Swan regarding the use of since with the present continuous?

I'd only say something like this: "We'll have to postpone the picnic since it's raining." (since = because in this case)

Your sentence is correct with the present perfect continuous.
It has been raining here since morning. (since indicates the starting point in time)

Amy
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