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Poll: It lasted ____.

It lasted ____.

two hours
for two hours
Either could be used.

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This Poll:

  • Votes: 449
  • Comments: 3
  • Added: December 2007

Comments:

Eveline

We do not need "for" when we use verb "last", but we can transfom such sentences into Present Perfect and then we can use "for". For example: he has been writing for two hours. BUT His writing lasted two hours. :)

Ruvelyn Ta-aca

that's a great explanation
Eveline.I've learned something.

SM

Both can be used:
e.g.The ​exam lasted an ​hour and a ​half.
The ​drought lasted for several ​months.
Also:
They say the ​snow will last until the end of next ​week.

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