[Grammar] I've sold the car—a month ago.

[kadioguy]

a. I sold the car a month ago.:tick:
b. I've sold the car—a month ago.:tick:
c. I've sold the car since a month ago.:cross:
d. He has been here since five weeks ago. :tick:
e. He has been rich since five years ago. :tick:
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Am I right?

 

[bhaisahab]

No. b. is wrong. you could say 'I've sold the car.' 'I sold it a month ago.' d. would be better as 'He has been here for five weeks.'

 

[kadioguy]

No. b. is wrong. you could say 'I've sold the car.' 'I sold it a month ago.' d. would be better as 'He has been here for five weeks.'

If (e) was 'He has been rich for five years.', would it be better?

 

[Roman55]

Yes.