Understanding 'During' and 'While' Usage

Understanding 'During' and 'While' Usage

Assessment

Interactive Video

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English

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9th - 10th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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In this video, Greg explains the differences between 'during', 'while', and 'for' in English. He provides examples and pronunciation tips for each term. The lesson includes interactive questions for viewers and concludes with a recommendation for further learning resources.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of today's lesson?

Basic English grammar

The difference between 'during' and 'while'

English literature

Advanced English vocabulary

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which preposition is used to indicate a quantity of time?

Since

During

While

For

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is 'for' pronounced in spoken English at normal speed?

With a hard 'f'

With a long 'o' sound

With a schwa sound

With a silent 'r'

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of using 'for' correctly?

I studied during two hours.

I studied while two hours.

I studied for two hours.

I studied since two hours.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a correct use of 'for'?

I waited during an hour.

I waited since an hour.

I waited while an hour.

I waited for an hour.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses 'for'?

I have been here since two hours.

I have been here during two hours.

I have been here while two hours.

I have been here for two hours.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sound does 'during' start with?

A 'd' sound

A 'j' sound

A 't' sound

A 'g' sound

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