The document discusses the difference between the words "for" and "since" when indicating a duration or point in time. "For" is used to refer to a duration of time, such as "I've been waiting for half an hour." "Since" refers to a point in time, like "I've been waiting since six o'clock." Several examples are provided to illustrate when to use each word.
The document discusses the difference between the words "for" and "since" when indicating a duration or point in time. "For" is used to refer to a duration of time, such as "I've been waiting for half an hour." "Since" refers to a point in time, like "I've been waiting since six o'clock." Several examples are provided to illustrate when to use each word.
The document discusses the difference between the words "for" and "since" when indicating a duration or point in time. "For" is used to refer to a duration of time, such as "I've been waiting for half an hour." "Since" refers to a point in time, like "I've been waiting since six o'clock." Several examples are provided to illustrate when to use each word.
ex: I’ve been waiting for half an hour. since = a point in time ex: I’ve been waiting since six o’clock. Sheila is exhausted! She’s been singing non-stop ________ three hours. for She’s been working in the same company _________ for eleven years. since They’ve been married _________ last Spring. They’ve had their dogs ________since 2001. She’s tired because she’s been driving ________ sincemorning. this since They’ve been on strike ________ Monday. He’s been sea-sick _________since he came on board. since Ever __________ I was a child, I’ve loved reading books. Have you been to Paris _________ last since year? The manager has been sitting at his desk _________ early sincethis morning. The manager has been working _________ fortwo hours on the new contract. She’s tired because she’s been driving ________ for several hours. She’s been working in the same company since she left school. _________ for time. They’ve had their dogs ________ a long since My son has been skiing ________ he was three years old. They’ve been on strike ________ afor week. forhours now. He’s been sea-sick _________ two She’s been reading to her son ________ half an for hour. They haven’t been back to Paris _______ for years. Sheila has been a professional singer since she left school. _________ since I haven’t been skiing _________ last winter. for My son has been skiing ________ two hours. They’ve been married _________ for seven years. I’ve kept a diary __________ since I was a little child.