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This task doesn't have audio. Read the question below and select the correct answer.

--questions--

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Which sentence correctly uses for and since?

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I have been working here since three years.

--feedback--

Since should be used with a specific point in time, not a duration like three years.


I have been studying for the exam since last week.


I will focus on this project for tomorrow.

--feedback--

For should indicate a duration, not a specific future time like tomorrow.


She has lived in this city for 2010.

--feedback--

Since should be used to indicate a specific year (e.g., since 2010), while for indicates a duration of time.

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For is used with periods of time (e.g., days, weeks), while since is used with specific dates or points in time.