for vs. since

It’s been raining ____ lunchtime.

Answer explanation

It’s been raining since lunchtime.

Sarah has lived in Seattle ____ 2015.

Answer explanation

Sarah has lived in Seattle since 2015.

Dan has lived in Brazil ___ ten years.

Answer explanation

Dan has lived in Brazil for ten years.

I’m tired of waiting. We’ve been sitting here ___  an hour.

Answer explanation

I’m tired of waiting. We’ve been sitting here for an hour.

Kevin has been looking for a job ___ he left school.

Answer explanation

Kevin has been looking for a job since he left school.

I haven’t been to a party ___ ages.

Answer explanation

I haven’t been to a party for ages.

I wonder where Joe is. I haven’t seen him ___ last week.

Answer explanation

I wonder where Joe is. I haven’t seen him since last week.

Liz is away on vacation. She’s been away ___ Friday.

Answer explanation

Liz is away on vacation. She’s been away since Friday.

The weather is dry. It hasn’t rained ___ a few weeks.

Answer explanation

The weather is dry. It hasn’t rained for a few weeks.