Common mistakes: prepositions and time expressions in English

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English can sometimes be a bit tricky and has its pitfalls and tricks. That's why it's common to make mistakes when it comes to certain topics, such as prepositions and time expressions in English. And the best way to avoid them is to be prepared! So, to make sure you don't make any mistakes, today we're going to talk about the most common mistakes with prepositions and time expressions in English . Ready, set, go!




Time expressions related to duration: for , since and during
For , since and during refer to specific periods of time, to talk about lithuania phone number list long an action lasts. To distinguish between them and use them correctly, you have to remember the following:

For refers to how long an action has lasted and is used with time amounts such as 4 years, 7 days, 2 weeks … For example: I've been living in London for six months.
Since is used to express when an action has started and is used with specific moments ( 1992 , last March, half past five…). For example : I've been dyeing my hair blue since 2005.
During is used to talk about things that were happening between the beginning and the end of another activity. It is usually translated as “during” or “while”. For example: I watched TV during the night .


Already, just, yet and still
These four adverbs of time are also easily confused. Don't be confused and use these clues:

Already refers to something that has happened earlier than expected. It is usually placed between the auxiliary and main verbs. The bus has already arrived.
Just is used for things that have just happened. It usually goes in the same place as the previous one . I have just finished my homework.
Still is used for things that have not happened or finished yet. It always goes before the verb. I still have a headache. They still haven't arrived.
Yet is used for something that we would expect to have already happened, but it hasn't happened yet. It is most common in negative and interrogative sentences and comes at the end of the sentence. Has Sarah passed the Advanced test yet?