Trivia
This important event occurred 244 years AGO and was declared ON July 4, 1776 in the United States
Independence of the United States
______ did the internet become popular? it ______ (become) popular __ the 1990s.
When did the internet become popular? it became popular in the 1990s
We use to define the beginning and end of a time period.
FROM + TO / TILL / UNTIL
_____ did Bob Marley live? He lived _____ 1945 ____ 1981
when did Bob Marley live? He lived from 1945 until 1981
The subculture began IN the 1960s and started the "peace and love" discourse.
Hippie Movement
An international conflict that lasted FOR four years, ending IN 1918.
World War 1
How long did slavery last in Brazil? It _____ (last) three centuries, ______ 1500 ____ 1888.
How long did slavery last in Brazil? It lasted three centuries, from 1500 to 1888.
Used for a period of time. (duration / how long).
FOR
____ long did the French Revolution last? The Revolution ______ (last) _____ 10 years.
How long did the French Revolution last? The Revolution lasted for 10 years
Is an American science fiction film, released ON December 10, 2009, whose story takes place in pandora. It was recorded FOR 15 years.
AVATAR
The first event took place IN THE 1890s in Athens, capital of Greece.
Olympic Games
______ was the phone _______ (invent)? It ____(be) created ____ 1847 by Alexandre Graham Bell.
When was the phone invented? It was created in 1847 by Alexandre Graham Bell.
Used to reference a specific point in time, that started in the past.
SINCE
When ____ (be) the wi-fi _____ (creat)? It ___ (be) _____ (creat) by Nikolla Tesla, using it for the first time ___ 1894.
When was the wi-fi created? It was created by Nikolla Tesla, using it for the first time in 1894.
Conflict between two major world powers lasted FOR 44 years, between 1947 and 1991, generating global consequences.
Cold War
Celebrated annually ON March 22, instituted by the UN to remind people of the actions to be taken under Agenda 21.
World Water Day
______ ____ (be) Papa Franciso born? he ____ (be) born ____ December 17th, 1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
When was Papa Franciso born? he was born on December 17, 1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Used to talk about specific days and dates.
ON
_____ did Emma Watson _______ (become) famous? She _______(become) famous _____ her first performance in Harry Potter __ 2001.
When did Emma Watson became famous? She became famous since her first performance in Harry Potter in 2001.
The work was produced FROM 1632 TO 1653, located in India. Elected IN 1993 World Heritage of humanity.
Taj Mahal
This period of history began FROM 1453 TO 1789, ending with the French Revolution and beginning the period we live in today, the Contemporary Age.
The early modern period
How long _____ (do) the great depression last? It _____ (last) ____ a decade and ______ (begin) ____ 1929 in the United States.
How long did the great depression last? It lasted for a decade and began in 1929 in the United States.
Used to talk about past times in reference to another moment in the past.
BEFORE
How ____ ____ was Christ the Redeemer (statue) built? The monument was built 89 years _____, it was ________ (inaugurat) ___ October 12, 1931.
How long ago was Christ the Redeemer built? The monument was built 89 years ago, was inaugurated on October 12, 1931.
Is a American commemorative date, started IN 1620 and is celebrated ON the last Thursday of November.
Thanksgiving Day (USA , Canada and Caribbean Islands).