While, During, For (The Difference)

 The Difference

( While, During, For. )

* While 

          is a conjuction, and is followed by a clauses

     Ex: - While I was getting ready, I listened to the radio.

           - I met my wife while I was at University.

* During

          is a preposition, and is followed by a noun. It tells us when something happened. It means at               some point in a period of time.

     Ex: - We had to call a doctor during the night.

            - Can I speak to you during the break?

* For

          is a preposition, and is followed by a noun. It tells us how long something lasts.

     Ex: - We talked for five minutes.

            - We're going on holidays for six weeks.