FOR OR SINCE? — EXERCISE 2 (ESL)

level: Intermediate (B1/B2)

More practice choosing between for and since. Remember: for goes with durations, since goes with starting points.

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Choose for or since to complete each sentence.

They didn't come back to Sydney _____ many years.
a. for
b. since
We had an argument back in 2022. _____ then, we haven't spoken to each other.
a. For
b. Since
Where have you lived _____ the past two years?
a. for
b. since
I lived in Australia _____ a year.
a. for
b. since
I've lived in Australia _____ 2021.
a. for
b. since
The air conditioner has been broken _____ I moved in.
a. for
b. since
I haven't seen you _____ three years!
a. for
b. since
What have you been up to _____ I saw you last?
a. for
b. since
OK, let's go surfing, but only _____ one hour!
a. for
b. since
He's been sleeping _____ 8:00 PM.
a. for
b. since

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