Understanding 'How Long' Expressions

What are the two areas where 'how long' can be applied?

• Speed and distance

• Color and texture

• Weight and height

• Space and time

In the present tense, how would you ask about the duration of a flight from Los Angeles to New York?

• How long did it take to fly?

• How long will it take to fly?

• How long does it take to fly?

• How long is the flight?

What is the correct response to 'How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to New York?'

• It is about six hours.

• It will take about six hours.

• It takes about six hours.

• It took about six hours.

How would you phrase a question about the duration of a past event, like a flight?

• How long will it take?

• How long does it take?

• How long did it take?

• How long is it?

What is the correct response to 'How long did it take to fly from Los Angeles to New York?'

• It is about six hours.

• It takes about six hours.

• It took about six hours.

• It will take about six hours.

How would you ask about the duration of a future event, like a flight?

• How long did it take?

• How long will it take?

• How long does it take?

• How long is it?

What is the correct response to 'How long will it take to fly from Los Angeles to New York?'

• It is about six hours.

• It will take about six hours.

• It took about six hours.

• It takes about six hours.

In the practice section, how long does it take to become a doctor?

• 20 years

• 15 years

• 10 years

• 5 years

How long will it take to finish your homework according to the practice examples?

• 15 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 30 minutes

In the practice section, how long does it take her to get to work?

• 25 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 15 minutes