Confusing English: FOR vs. SINCE (Differenza tra FOR e SINCE - Inglese per Esami Cambridge)

The video tutorial explains the differences between using 'for' and 'since' in English grammar. 'For' is used to indicate a duration of time and can be applied to all verb tenses, while 'since' is used for specific points in time and is mainly used with the present perfect and past simple tenses. Examples are provided to illustrate the correct usage of both terms.

Which of the following is an example of using 'for' to indicate a period of time?

• For 1998

• For Monday

• For 10 years

• For April

Which sentence correctly uses 'for' to describe an ongoing action?

• She is studying for an hour.

• I have been reading for yesterday.

• He was sleeping for 1998.

• They will travel for last week.

What is the primary use of 'since' in terms of time reference?

• To specify a duration

• To describe a hypothetical situation

• To indicate a future event

• To refer to a precise moment

Which verb tenses are most commonly used with 'since'?

• Present continuous and future simple

• Past perfect and future perfect

• Present perfect and past simple

• Past continuous and present simple

Identify the correct usage of 'since' in a sentence.

• They have lived here since 2010.

• She will arrive since 3 PM.

• He has been working here since 5 hours.

• I will start since tomorrow.