Referring to time in the past

During: Is used to referrer to an event that occurred in that time period.

During the 70s Disco music was very popular = 70,71 72 up to 79

During World War II Germany invaded many countries = This means the time World War II lasted.

In: Is used to referrer to a specific period of time.

In World War II Germany invaded many countries.

I was born in June.
I was born in 2001.
I started to study Advanced 2 in April.
It always rains in April.

Ago: Is used to referrer on how much time has passed since an event has begun.

Advanced 2 started a week ago.

It started to rain two days ago.
I was absent a month ago.

From and to: Is used to referrer to when the event began and when it ended

I will be in Advanced 2 from April to May.

I was on vacation from June to July.
I will be in class from 9am to 11am.

For: Is used to referrer on how long the event has lasted.

I was I Highschool for 3 years.

I will be in Advanced 2 for two months.
I was married for 10 years.

Since: Is used to referrer to a specific time of an event.

I haven’t seen you since you got married.

I have been waiting for you since 5 o’clock.
I have been studying since I got up.

For: Is used to referrer to a non-specific time

I have been waiting for 10 minutes.

I have studied in that school for 5 years.
We have been dating for 2 months
Use During / For / Since to complete the sentences

- since - if the starting point is given (two o'clock, last Friday, 1998)
- for - if the period of time is given (twenty minutes, two days, one year)

1.His grandparents died _______________the war.

2. Tom and his family lived in England _______________three years.
3. My parents have played chess together every Saturday _______________5 years.
4. _______________the summer, she worked as a waitress in England.
5. I have known about their problems _______________April. I will help them.
6. I haven't played football _______________I left school.
8. I'll eat this lemon cake _______________my break.
9. I have loved reading books _______________I first went to the library.
10. His parents didn't usually call the night.

Decide whether to use »since« or »for«.

1. I have been waiting _______________ 4 o'clock.

2. Sue has only been waiting _______________r 20 minutes.
3. Tim and Tina have been learning English _______________ six years.
4. Fred and Frida have been learning French _______________ 1998.
5. Joe and Josephine have been going out together _______________ Valentine's Day.
6. I haven't been on holiday _______________ last July.
7. Mary has been saving her money _______________ many years.
8. I haven't eaten anything _______________ breakfast.
9. You have been watching TV _______________ hours.
10. We have been living here _______________ 2 months.

11. He has worked at this big company _______________ten years.

12. Many tourists have visited this old palace _______________last year.
13. I can't use my cell phone _______________my lessons. I'll call you later.
14. Martin and Eva have been learning French _______________two years.
15. Tom and his family have lived here _______________ a very long time.