FOR or SINCE?

FOR or SINCE?
We use FOR with periods of time,
e.g., I've been learning to drive for three months.
We use SINCE with points of time,
e.g., I've been learning to drive since February. 
Sentences with FOR and SINCE answer the question How long?
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FOR or SINCE?
We use FOR with periods of time,
e.g., I've been learning to drive for three months.
We use SINCE with points of time,
e.g., I've been learning to drive since February. 
Sentences with FOR and SINCE answer the question How long?
R&S

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Let's practise!
Choose A or B to complete the sentences. 

Slide 2 - Slide

I've been looking ... a flat ... about a month.
A
for / for
B
for /since

Slide 3 - Quiz

They've played ten games ... August.
A
for
B
since

Slide 4 - Quiz

She's only been here ... a couple of minutes.
A
since
B
for

Slide 5 - Quiz

I've been writing this report ... eleven o'clock!
A
for
B
since

Slide 6 - Quiz

He's been living in Canada .. he was eight.
A
for
B
since

Slide 7 - Quiz

He has been living in Brazil ... 6 months.
A
for
B
since

Slide 8 - Quiz

Jo's had toothache ...
A
for 3 days
B
since 3 days

Slide 9 - Quiz

Frankie hasn't been to the dentist ...
A
for 6 months
B
since 6 months

Slide 10 - Quiz

I've been studying history ... a year.
A
since
B
for

Slide 11 - Quiz

Jane has been feeling sick ... last night.
A
for
B
since

Slide 12 - Quiz

Pete's been on a diet ... two weeks.
A
for
B
since

Slide 13 - Quiz

I haven't done any exercise ... months.
A
for
B
since

Slide 14 - Quiz

I've been playing football ... this time last year.
A
for
B
since

Slide 15 - Quiz

She hasn't been feeling well ... her operation.
A
for
B
since

Slide 16 - Quiz

They haven't been to the cinema ... ages!
A
for
B
since

Slide 17 - Quiz

We've been married ... 1997.
A
for
B
since

Slide 18 - Quiz

I've lived in London ____ 20 years.
A
for
B
since

Slide 19 - Quiz

She has been a doctor ___ 8 years.
A
for
B
since

Slide 20 - Quiz

We have been friends ____ 2015.
A
for
B
since

Slide 21 - Quiz

I haven't seen her ____ last month.
A
for
B
since

Slide 22 - Quiz

They have been studying at this school ___ a long time.
A
for
B
since

Slide 23 - Quiz

It's so good to see you! We haven't met ___ ages!
A
for
B
since

Slide 24 - Quiz

Well done!
Please go back to GC and click 'Mark as done'.

Slide 25 - Slide