Poll: It lasted ____.

It lasted ____.

two hours
for two hours
Either could be used.

Votes: 286
Comments: 2
Added: December 2007

Comments:

Eveline - 25th February 2008 16:36
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 - 16th September 2010 01:46
that's a great explanation
Eveline.I've learned something.
 
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