Understanding 'During' and 'While' Usage

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.

What is the main focus of today's lesson?

• Basic English grammar

• The difference between 'during' and 'while'

• English literature

• Advanced English vocabulary

Which preposition is used to indicate a quantity of time?

• Since

• During

• While

• For

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'

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.

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.

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.

What sound does 'during' start with?

• A 'd' sound

• A 'j' sound

• A 't' sound

• A 'g' sound

Which sentence correctly uses 'during'?

• I ate popcorn for the film.

• I ate popcorn during the film.

• I ate popcorn while the film.

• I ate popcorn since the film.

What is the structure used with 'during'?

• During + noun

• During + adverb

• During + adjective

• During + verb

Which of the following is NOT a correct use of 'during'?

• During the class, students were quiet.

• During the cooking, I was.

• During the game, I shouted.

• During the exam, I concentrated.