Azar Grammar 3 Packet
Worksheet: Azar: Fundamentals of English Grammar, Chart 4-5
[Partner – Exercise]
Since/For
Partner A
1. I lived in California in 1980, and I live in California now.
(since) ______
(for) ______
2. I was at school in February, and I am at school now.
(since) ______
(for) ______
3. She liked him in 1991, and she likes him now.
(since) ______
(for) ______
4. I needed a new apartment in December, and I need one now.
(since) ______
(for) ______
5. My grandfather was sick last year, and he is still sick.
(since) ______
(for) ______
Partner A (answers)
- I have worked at that bank since 1980.
I have worked at that bank for ____ years.
- I have known him since 1990.
I have known him for ___ years.
- He has studied English since September.
He has studied English for 4 months.
- She has had a headache since 8:00 AM.
She has had a headache for 4 hours.
- He has worn jeans since Tuesday.
He has worn jeans for 5 days.
[Partner – Exercise]
Since/For
Partner B
1. I worked at that bank in 1980, and I still work there.
(since) ______
(for) ______
2. I knew him in 1990, and I still know him.
(since) ______
(for) ______
3. He studied English in September, and he studies now. (December)
(since) ______
(for) ______
4. She had a headache at 8:00 AM and she has a headache now. (12:00 PM)
(since) ______
(for) ______
5. He wore jeans on Tuesday, and he’s wearing jeans now (Saturday)
(since) ______
(for) ______
Partner B (answers)
1. I have lived in California since 1980.
I have lived in California for for ____ years.
2. I have been at school since February.
I have been at school for ___ months.
3. She has liked him since 1991.
He has liked him for ____ years.
4. I have needed a new apartment since December.
I have needed a new apartment for ____ months.
- My grandfather has been sick since last year.
My grandfather has been sick for 1 year.
From Grammar 3 Packet. Copyright by Edmonds Community College, Lynnwood, WA. Reproduced with permission.