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.
Choose the correct answer for each sentence, then click Check answers to see how you did.
1. They didn't come back to Sydney _____ many years.
Correct answer: for
2. We had an argument back in 2022. _____ then, we haven't spoken to each other.
Correct answer: Since
3. Where have you lived _____ the past two years?
Correct answer: for
4. I lived in Australia _____ a year.
Correct answer: for
5. I've lived in Australia _____ 2021.
Correct answer: since
6. The air conditioner has been broken _____ I moved in.
Correct answer: since
7. I haven't seen you _____ three years!
Correct answer: for
8. What have you been up to _____ I saw you last?
Correct answer: since
9. OK, let's go surfing, but only _____ one hour!
Correct answer: for
10. He's been sleeping _____ 8:00 PM.
Correct answer: since
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