Confused about when to use SINCE, FROM, and FOR in English Grammar?
Spotting errors with these preposition/time words is one of the most frequently asked question patterns in competitive exams like SSC CGL, CHSL, Bank PO/Clerk, RRB, NDA, CDS, and State Exams!
In this video, we break down the fundamental rules of Since vs. From vs. For with crystal-clear explanations and solve real exam-level Spot the Error questions step-by-step so you never lose marks on this topic again.
🔥 What You Will Learn in This Video:
The Core Difference: Point of Time vs. Period of Time vs. Future/General Time.
Tense Rules: Why Since only works with Perfect / Perfect Continuous tenses.
Common Mistakes: Why expressions like "since two years" or "from 2010 (in Present Perfect)" are wrong.
Exam Tricks: Shortcut methods to spot the preposition error in under 5 seconds.
📝 Key Rules Quick Summary:
🟢 FOR = Period / Duration of time (e.g., for 3 hours, for 5 years, for a long time)
🔵 SINCE = Specific Point of Time starting in the past up to now (e.g., since morning, since 1998, since Monday) ➡️ Must use with Perfect Tense!
🟠 FROM = Starting point of an action (can be used in Past, Present, or Future) (e.g., from tomorrow, from 10 AM to 5 PM)
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