For and since / When and How long

Question 1

We use for + a p_____ of t____.

Answer 1

We use for + a period of time.

I’ve been waiting for two hours.

They haven’t had a vacation for ten years.

Note: In negative sentences, you can use “in” instead of for.

They haven’t has a vacation in ten years.

Question 2

We use since + the s____ of a period.

Answer 2

We use since + the start of a period.

Kelly has been working here since April.

I haven’t seen Tom since Monday.

Question 3

What verb tense? Whit “when”, we use the _____. Whit “how long”, we use the _____.

Answer 3

What verb tense? Whit “when”, we use the simple past. Whit “how long”, we use the present perfect.

When did it start raining? It started raining an hour ago.

When did Joe an Tim first meet? They first met a long time ago when they were in school.

How long has it been raining?

It_’s been raining_ for an hour/since 1:00

How long have they known each other? For a long time since they were in high school.

Question 4

We say: It h__ b__n a long time/two years (etc…), s_____ (something happened).

Answer 4

We say: it_’s been_ (a long time/two years, etc.) since something happened (simple past).

It’s been two years since I saw you.

It’s been ages since we went to the movies.

Question 5

Do we say “It’s been raining “for” or “since” lunch time”?

Answer 5

It’s been raining since lunch time. _{(start of a period)}

Question 6

Do we say “Sarah has lived in Chicago “since” or “for” 1995”?

Answer 6

Sarah has lived in Chicago since 1995. _{(start of a period)}

Question 7

Do we say “Joe has lived in Dallas “since” or “for” 10 years”?

Answer 7

Joe has lived in Dallas for 10 years. _{(period of time)}

Question 8

I’m tired of waiting. We’ve been sitting here “since” or “for” an hour.

Answer 8

I’m tired of waiting. We’ve been sitting for an hour. _{(period of time)}

Question 9

Kevin has been looking for a job “since” or “for” he graduated.

Answer 9

Kevin has been looking for a job since he graduated. _{(start of a period)}

Question 10

It’s raining. Complete the questions: How long ______? When _____?

Answer 10

It’s raining. Complete the questions: How long has it been raining? When did it start raining?

Question 11

Kate is studying Japanese. Complete the questions: How long _____ ? When / start _____ ?

Answer 11

Kate is studying Japanese. Complete the questions: How long has Kate been studying Japanese ? When did Kate start studying Japanese ?

Question 12

I know Jeff. Complete the questions: How long / you / know _____ ? When / you / first meet _____ ?

Answer 12

I know Jeff. Complete the questions: How long have you known Jeff? When did you first meet Jeff ?

Question 13

Complete. Do you take vacations often? (No / five years) _____ .

Answer 13

Complete. Do you take vacations often? No, I haven’t taken a vacation for five years.

Question 14

Complete. Do you go to the movies often? (No / a long time)

Answer 14

Complete. Do you go to the movies often? No, I haven’t gone to the movies for a long time.

Question 15

Traduire. Ça fait longtemps que je suis allé au cinéma.

Answer 15

Traduction: It’s been a long time since I went to the movies.

Question 16

Traduire. Ça fait une éternité que je suis allé au restaurant.

Answer 16

Traduction: It’s been ages since I went to a restaurant.

Question 17

Complete with for or since. (Jack is here - he arrived on Tuesday). Jack has _____ .

Answer 17

Complete with for or since. (Jack is here - he arrived on Tuesday).

Jack has been arrived since Tuesday. _{(start of a period)}

Question 18

Complete with for or since. (Liz is studying medicine at the university - she started three years ago). Lis has _____ three years.

Answer 18

Complete with for or since. (Liz is studying medicine at the university - she started three years ago).

Lis has been studying medecine for three years. _{(period of time)}

Question 19

Write a question. (Have / a cold) _____ ? Since I got up this morning.

Answer 19

Write a question. How long have you had a cold? Since I got up this morning.

Question 20

Complete the question. _____ (you / live / here)? Since last April.

Answer 20

Complete the question.How long have you lived / been living here? Since last April.

Question 21

Complete the question. _____ (you / get / sick)? Last Friday at work.

Answer 21

Complete the question. When did you get sick? Last Friday at work.