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[Edu_old]

Is it always possible to omit FOR in time phrases?

I have been waiting half an hour
I have been painting for half an hour

I lived in Madrid for 2 years
" I lived in Madrid 2 years"


Or does it only happen in sentences with the verb WAIT?

I have been waiting half an hour
I have been waiting for half an hour


Is it compulsory to omit it when the person is mentioned?

I have been waiting for Paul half an hour
*I have been waiting for Paul for half an hour

Eduardo

[cljlk]

I never skip for.
I have been painting for half an hour.
I had been living in Madrid for two years.
I have been living in Madrid for tow years.
I have been waiting for half an hour.
I have been waiting for Paul for half an hour.



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