Challenge your English with this quiz on 'for' and 'since'

I’ve been waiting for your phone call ______.

He has been studying at university ______.

She’s known her best friend Mia ______.

I have been absent from work ______ because I haven’t been very well.

I have wanted to go scuba-diving in Mexico ______.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

I’m so tired. I have worked since 6 o’clock 

 I’m so tired. I worked for 6 o’clock this morning

I’m so tired. I have been working for 6 o’clock 

I’m so tired. I have been working since 6 o’clock 

 Since three years, I’ve been practising the drums

I love it here! I’ve lived here for I was born!

He has been writing that book now for two years.

 I’ve been paying off my car loan since 18 months.

Which of the following sentences is NOT correct?

He hasn’t been in contact since last week

She hasn’t seen her sister for last year!

Roberto has been practising judo for ten years

Sara has been listening to music since childhood