For vs Since

For vs Since Whats the difference between for and since? Whats the difference between for and since? Choosing between prepositions can be tricky. For French speakers, choosing which preposition to use can be especially difficult because the French equivalents are used differently. Dont worry. This article should clarify when to use for and since.     Rules and Examples RULE: Use FOR with a length or time. Use SINCE with a starting point. INCORRECT: I have been studying here  since  2 years. CORRECT: I have been studying here  for  2 years. INCORRECT: I have been working there  since  forever. CORRECT: I have been working there  forever. INCORRECT: We have lived here  since always. CORRECT: We have lived here  since I was born. INCORRECT: I have lived in Longueuil  since all my life. CORRECT: I have lived in Longueuil  all of my life.     Practice exercise for FOR and SINCE For vs Since     Free Grammar Checkers Virtual Writing Tutor grammar checker website Grammarly plugin for Chrome         Please follow and like us: