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Mastering 'For' and 'Since': Time Expressions Simplified


"Since" and "for" are both used to describe the duration of an action or situation, but they are used in different ways. read on for a short explanation and some practice exercises.


Explanation:


  • "For" is used to indicate a length of time. It is followed by a duration (e.g., two hours, three days, five years).







Examples:

I have lived here for five years.
She has been studying English for six months.

  • "Since" is used to indicate the starting point of an action or situation that continues up to the present. It is followed by a specific point in time (e.g., last year, 2010, Monday).


Examples:

I have lived here since 2018.
She has been studying English since January.


 

Do the exercises below to understand the difference between "since" and "for" and practice using them in various contexts.



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