During and for

during the night, for six months...

1. During and for.

Mr Shapcott also wants staff to speak English during lunch breaks.
Most of the staff had been with him for many years.

During + period of time means “all through the period of time”, or “at some point in the period of time” and answers the question when? (“during lunch breaks”).

For + quantity of time means “all through that time” and answers the question how long? (“for many years”).

Choose the correct word.