Using 'For' and 'Since' Correctly

This video lesson by Alex explains the use of 'for' and 'since' in English, focusing on their application with the present perfect and present perfect progressive tenses. 'For' is used to indicate a duration of time, while 'since' specifies a starting point in the past. The lesson includes examples and practice exercises to reinforce understanding. Viewers are encouraged to visit engvid.com for a quiz on the topic.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Using 'for' and 'since' to discuss past events

• Using 'for' and 'since' to discuss present events

• Using 'for' and 'since' to discuss hypothetical events

• Using 'for' and 'since' to discuss future events

Which tenses are most commonly used with 'for' and 'since'?

• Past perfect and past perfect progressive

• Past simple and past continuous

• Future perfect and future continuous

• Present perfect and present perfect progressive

When should you use 'for'?

• To indicate a duration of time

• To indicate a specific point in time

• To indicate a hypothetical situation

• To indicate a future event

When should you use 'since'?

• To indicate a duration of time

• To indicate a specific point in time

• To indicate a hypothetical situation

• To indicate a future event

Which sentence correctly uses 'for'?

• I have lived here since 2018.

• I have lived here for 2018.

• I have lived here for 5 years.

• I have lived here since 5 years.

Which sentence correctly uses 'since'?

• I have known her for 2010.

• I have known her since 10 years.

• I have known her since 2010.

• I have known her for 10 years.

What does 'for' indicate in the sentence 'It has rained for 3 hours'?

• A duration of time

• A hypothetical situation

• A specific point in time

• A future event

What does 'since' indicate in the sentence 'It has rained since 9 a.m.'?

• A future event

• A hypothetical situation

• A specific point in time

• A duration of time

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

• I have been here since yesterday.

• I have been here for 2 hours.

• I have been here for yesterday.

• I have been here since 2 hours.

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

• I have been here for 5 years.

• I have been here since 2015.

• I have been here since 5 years.

• I have been here for 2015.