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During, For, While - Test-English

The document provides grammar exercises focused on the use of 'during', 'for', and 'while' to describe time-related actions. It includes explanations and examples for each term, clarifying their usage in sentences. The document also features a scoring system for completed exercises.

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DURING, FOR, WHILE

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During, for, while

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Exercises: 1 2 3

During, for, while

Exercise 1

Choose during, for, while to complete


the sentences below.

You have completed this test.

Correct answers: 8/10.

Your score is 80%.

Check your answers:

1 She has been sleeping for

ten hours.

➪ We use for + length of time to


say how long something
happens. With for, we answer
the question how long.
➪ How long has she been
sleeping?

2 I lived in London for over

two years.

➪ We use for + length of time to


say how long something
happens. With for, we answer
the question how long.
➪ How long did we live in
London?

3 I met George during my

trip to Barcelona.

➪ We use during + noun to talk


about when something
happens. With during, we
answer the question when.
➪ When did you meet George?

4 The singer fell ill while

they were on tour.

➪ We use while + subject + verb


to talk about two things that are
happening at the same time.

5 She gets up at 6 and

meditates for an hour before

going to work.

➪ We use for + length of time to


say how long something
happens. With for, we answer
the question how long.
➪ How long does she meditate?

6 He scored a goal during

the second half of the match.

➪ We use during + noun to talk


about when something
happens. With during, we
answer the question when.
➪ When did he score a goal?

7 She fell asleep during

the exam.

➪ We use during + noun to talk


about when something
happens. With during, we
answer the question when.
➪ When did he fall asleep?

8 Paul has been in a wheelchair

for most of his life.

➪ We use for + length of time to


say how long something
happens. With for, we answer
the question how long.
➪ How long has he been in a
wheelchair?

9 I met Sally [no answer] I

was on holiday in Scotland.

Correct answer: while


➪ We use while + subject + verb
to talk about two things that are
happening at the same time.

10 We should travel

[no answer] we are still

young.

Correct answer: while


➪ We use while + subject + verb
to talk about two things that are
happening at the same time.

Exercises: 1 2 3

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Present perfect – form and


use

Present perfect simple and


present perfect continuous

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