Using During and Since, Definition and Example Sentences

Using During and Since, Definition and Example Sentences

During

For part of a period of time. Used before a noun to say when something happens.

Examples

• I watched television during a break in my studies.
• I met her during lunch.
• Adams met her during the presentation.
• There is no school during eptember.
• During these years he never stopped taking bus trips.

Since

Between a past time and now. We use since + the start of a period.

Examples

• She has been here since 6 O’clock.
• He hasn’t slept since yesterday.
• I haven’t eaten Spanish food since I left Spain.
• It is been raining since morning.
• I have not seen Mary since dinnertime.