Some or any? For, since,etc. +quiz

Описание: Can you use For Vs since, some vs any, until vs till, although vs though, or despite and whereas?

1.For vs since

"For" is used to indicate a duration of time. So use for + a period of time
For example: - "I have been studying for two hours." -

2. "Since": on the other hand It is used to indicate a starting point in time
"She has been living in this city since 2010."

Quiz
1. I’ve wanted to be a vet ___ I was a kid.
( since)
2.They‘ve been friends ___ for a long time
(for)
3. we have been busy ___ the morning
(since)

2. Some vs any:

"Some": It is used in positive sentences or questions when you expect a positive answer or when you want to offer or request something.
For example: - "I have some apples." (Positive sentence) -
‘would you like some sugar? (I think you will say yes)

"Any": It is used in negative sentences or questions when you expect a negative answer or when you want to offer or request something without specifying a particular quantity.

For example: - "I don't have any apples." (Negative sentence) -

"Do you have any water?" or if you really do not know the answer

do you have any brothers or sisters?

1. Can I have …… more coffee? (I expect you will say 'yes'.)
more
2. Go into …….store on 5th street and ask. (It doesn't matter which store.
any
3. We don’t have ….. food.
any
4. Have we got ……. sunscreen? (A real question, I have no idea.
any.

3. until vs til

Until: means up to the point in time or the event mentioned. This word is used to indicate a point in time before which an action or event will continue. It implies that the action or event will stop at that point.
Example: "I will wait until you finish your work."

Til: This is a shortened form of "until" and has the same meaning. Example: "I'll be here til you get back."

4. Although: It is a conjunction used to introduce a contrast or concession. It indicates that there is a contradiction or unexpected result.

Example: "Although it was raining, we still went for a walk."

5. Though is similar to "although," it introduces a contrast or concession. however,It is often used at the end of a sentence.

Example: "She didn't win the race, but she ran well, though."

6. Despite :This preposition is used to show that something happens or exists even though there may be obstacles or opposing factors.

Example: "Despite the rain, the picnic was a success. now you might say then why don’t we use although

please notice that we say despite the rain or it raining so here we add a noun or a gerund but we say although it was raining

7. Whereas: It is a conjunction used to compare or contrast two different things or ideas. Example: "She enjoys hiking, whereas I prefer swimming." here we can also use while

she enjoys hiking, while I prefer swimming.

Quiz time use: until, til, whereas, despite, although, though to fill in the blanks.

1. _______ he was tired, he continued working.
although
2. _______ the storm, they managed to reach their destination
( despite)
3. I will wait for you ___________ you finish your work.
(until/ til)
4. He loves playing football, ___________ his sister prefers basketball.
( whereas, while)

5. She enjoys cooking,she rarely has time for it _______
(though)

6. She loves swimming, ______ she is afraid of deep water.

(although)

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00:00 Introduction
00:32 For vs Since + Quiz
02:41 Some vs Any + Quiz
05:37 until vs til
06:37 although, though, despite, whereas