Since or For

Fill the spaces in the following sentences by using for or sincce.

1. We've been finishing _________ two hours.
   Answer for

2. I've been working in this office _________  a month.
   Answer for

3. They've been living in France _________  1970.
   Answer since

4. He has been in Prison _________ a year.
   Answer for

5. I've know that _________  a long time.
   Answer for

6. That man has been standing there _________ six o'clock.
   Answer since

7. She has worn the same hat _________ 1975.
   Answer since

8. Things have changed _________ I was a girl..
   Answer since

9. The kettle has been boiling _________ a quarter of an hour.
   Answer for

10. The central heating has been on _________October.
    Answer since

11. That trunk has been in the hall _________ a year.
    Answer for

12. He has been very ill _________ the last month.
    Answer sincce

13. I've been using this machine _________ twelve years.
    Answer for

14. We've been waiting _________ half an hour.
    Answer for

15. Mr. Pitt has been in hospital _________ his accident.
    Answer since

16. He hasn't spoken to me _________ the last.
    Answer no

17. I have been very patient with you _________ several years.
    Answer for

18. They have been on strike _________ November.
    Answer since

19. The strike has lasted _________ six month.
    Answer for

20. It has been very foggy _________ early morning.
    Answer since

21. They have been quarrelling ever _________ they got married.
    Answer since

22. I've been awake _________ four o'clock.
    Answer since

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