FOR or SINCE?

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FOR or SINCE?

We use FOR with periods of time,
e.g., I've been learning to drive for three months.

We use SINCE with points of time,
e.g., I've been learning to drive since February. 

Sentences with FOR and SINCE answer the question How long?

R&S

Let's practise!

Choose A or B to complete the sentences. 

I've been looking ... a flat ... about a month.

1. for / for
2. for /since

They've played ten games ... August.

1. for
2. since

She's only been here ... a couple of minutes.

1. since
2. for

I've been writing this report ... eleven o'clock!

1. for
2. since

He's been living in Canada .. he was eight.

1. for
2. since

He has been living in Brazil ... 6 months.

1. for
2. since

Jo's had toothache ...

1. for 3 days
2. since 3 days

Frankie hasn't been to the dentist ...

1. for 6 months
2. since 6 months

I've been studying history ... a year.

1. since
2. for

Jane has been feeling sick ... last night.

1. for
2. since

Pete's been on a diet ... two weeks.

1. for
2. since

I haven't done any exercise ... months.

1. for
2. since

I've been playing football ... this time last year.

1. for
2. since

She hasn't been feeling well ... her operation.

1. for
2. since

They haven't been to the cinema ... ages!

1. for
2. since

We've been married ... 1997.

1. for
2. since

I've lived in London ____ 20 years.

1. for
2. since

She has been a doctor ___ 8 years.

1. for
2. since

We have been friends ____ 2015.

1. for
2. since

I haven't seen her ____ last month.

1. for
2. since

They have been studying at this school ___ a long time.

1. for
2. since

It's so good to see you! We haven't met ___ ages!

1. for
2. since

Well done!

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