Since/for

Since
It gives a starting point of actions,
events or states. It refers to when
this began (up to now)

Since + a point in time (in the

past), until now (continues to now)
Camilo and rosa have worked
since 1995

How long is it since you got

married?

I have lived in Bogota since

my childhood
For
To mention a specific period or
duration of time.

It is used for general periods of

time. It’s to express duration.
Camila and Juan study for 2
hours everyday

Juanita has lived in Medellin for

a long time

Michelle has been a mother for

six months
 For Since
A period of time (from start to
end) A point (up to now)

For 20 min
Since 9am
For 3 days
For 6 months Since Monday
For 4 years
Since January
For 2 centuries
For a long time Since 1997
For ever
Since I left school

Used in all tenses Past tenses only