Grammar Games Speed Round
For vs Since Game
Find the starting point or measure the time.
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Grammar guide
For vs Since Game: rules and examples
For measures the length of time. Since names the point or event where the period began. Both can appear with the present perfect when a situation continues now.
01
Length of time
Use for with a duration such as two hours, five years or a long time.
We have waited for two hours.
Two hours measures the wait.They have been friends for years.
Years is a length of time.
02
Starting point
Use since with a year, day, time or clause naming when the period began.
She has worked here since Monday.
Monday is the starting day.He has known her since they were children.
The clause marks the beginning.
03
Continuing situations
Use have or has plus a past participle to describe a state that began before now and still continues. Ask how long to find the duration.
I have lived here for five years.
The speaker still lives here.How long have you worked here?
Have comes before you in the question.
FAQ
Is this for vs since game free?
Yes. Practice and Challenge are free without an account.
What is the difference between for and since?
For introduces a length of time; since introduces the point when the period began.
Can since be followed by a sentence?
Yes. A clause can name the starting event, as in since I moved here.
Why does the game use the present perfect?
It often describes a state or activity that started earlier and still continues.
Can I use this game in class?
Yes. Ask learners to identify the duration or starting point before choosing an answer.
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