We use 'for' (and not 'since') with a period of time (20 minutes, two weeks, five years, etc.). It is possible to omit 'for' (but not usually in negative sentences).
Utilitzem 'for' (i no 'since') amb un període de temps (20 minuts, dues setmanes, cinc anys, etc.). És possible ometre 'for' (però no habitualment en frases negatives).
| Task | I've known him _______ five years. |
|---|---|
| Answer | 3 |
| a | ago |
| b | from |
| c | for |
| d | since |
| comment | We use ‘for’ (and not ‘since’) with a period of time (20 minutes, two weeks, five years etc.). It is possible to leave out 'for' (but not usually in negative sentences). |
| topic | prepositions |
| level | 1 |
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