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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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