For or Since
Gap-fill exercise
Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers.
Remember these Rules
RULE: Use
for
when you are referring to a period of time.
I have lived here for twenty years.
RULE: Use
since
when you are referring to a point in time.
I have lived here since 1993.
for since
Fill the blanks with
for
or
since
.
Q: How long have you been living in this house?
A: I have been living in this house
2 years.
Q: How long have you been working for your father?
A: I have been working at my father's company
2005.
Q: How long have you been studying sciences?
A: I have been studying sciences
one and a half years.
Q: How long have you been dating the person standing next to you in the photo?
A: I have been dating my sweetheart
about a year.
Q: Can I ask you one more question?
A: Yes, but make it quick. I haven't eaten
this morning, so I am starving!
Q: How long have you been playing soccer?
A: I haven't been playing soccer
very long. I have only been playing soccer
the spring.
Check
OK
