For vs. Since

Front

What is the difference between 'for' and 'since'?

Back

'For' is used to indicate a duration of time, while 'since' is used to indicate a specific point in time when an action started.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

When do we use 'since'?

Back

'Since' is used to refer to a specific time in the past, indicating when something began.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

When do we use 'for'?

Back

'For' is used to express the length of time an action has been happening.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Complete the sentence: I haven't seen you _____ ages.

Back

for

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Complete the sentence: My parents have lived in Santiago _____ 1996.

Back

since

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Complete the sentence: My parents have been travelling here _____ 5 o'clock this morning.

Back

since

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Complete the sentence: I have been in Chile _____ 10 years.

Back

for

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is an example of using 'since' in a sentence?

Back

I have lived here since 2010.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is an example of using 'for' in a sentence?

Back

I have been studying for three hours.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

How do 'for' and 'since' relate to present perfect tense?

Back

'For' and 'since' are often used with the present perfect tense to indicate duration and starting points.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D