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Which sentence correctly uses 'for' to indicate a time period?
Which sentence correctly uses 'for' to indicate a time period?
- He has been at the gym for two hours. (correct)
- She has been studying for three month.
- They haven’t traveled for a long time ago.
- I have lived in Berlin since five years.
What is the correct question form using 'for'?
What is the correct question form using 'for'?
- How long have you lived here for? (correct)
- Have you been living here since two years?
- How much time you have been working for?
- How many years have you lived here for?
Identify the incorrect use of 'for' in the sentences.
Identify the incorrect use of 'for' in the sentences.
- He has been reading for two hours.
- We have been friends for five years.
- I haven’t seen her since three days. (correct)
- I will stay here for a week.
Which option shows the correct usage of 'for' with a time period?
Which option shows the correct usage of 'for' with a time period?
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Select the sentence that uses 'for' incorrectly.
Select the sentence that uses 'for' incorrectly.
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Study Notes
Using "for" with Time Periods
- "For" is used with periods of time.
- Examples:
- "I have been at the airport FOR three hours."
- "I haven’t lived in Szczecin FOR seven years."
- "I have lived in Szczecin FOR ten years."
- "For" can also be used in questions about time periods.
- Examples:
- "Have you been here FOR two hours?"
- "How long have you lived in Szczecin FOR?"
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Test your understanding of using 'for' with time periods in sentences. This quiz includes various examples and questions to help you master this aspect of English grammar. Enhance your language skills with practical exercises focused on specific time expressions.
