We use for + a period of time to say how long something happens.

We have been waiting for two hours for him to catch some fish.
• Alonso has been sleeping for eight hours.
(For + period of time)
• We waited for 20 minutes outside the bar.
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Remember: We use for + a period of time to say how long something happens. We use during + noun to say when something happens. We don’t write a period of time with it.
Use for or during to complete each sentence.
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Question 1 of 6
1. Question
We haven’t eaten anything ___ eight hours.
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We haven’t eaten anything for eight hours.
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We haven’t eaten anything for eight hours.
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Question 2 of 6
2. Question
We didn’t eat ___ the journey.
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We didn’t eat during the journey.
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We didn’t eat during the journey.
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Question 3 of 6
3. Question
I fell asleep ___ Obama’s speech.
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I fell asleep during Obama’s speech.
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I fell asleep during Obama’s speech.
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Question 4 of 6
4. Question
I have been laying on this beach ___ three days and I am still white.
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I have been laying on this beach for three days and I am still white.
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I have been laying on this beach for three days and I am still white.
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Question 5 of 6
5. Question
I waited for you ___ nearly an hour.
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I waited for you for nearly an hour.
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I waited for you for nearly an hour.
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Question 6 of 6
6. Question
She hasn’t spoken to me ___ a week. I don’t think she is very happy with me.
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She hasn’t spoken to me for a week. I don’t think she is very happy with me.
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She hasn’t spoken to me for a week. I don’t think she is very happy with me.
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Remember: For with a time period.
I will be able to surf for many hours.
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