Which one is correct？
The Qin Dynasty lasted 15 years.
The Qin Dynasty lasted for 15 years.
What is the difference？
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Answers · 5
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Hi Alviria,
In your sentences, the use of "for" is optional as the word "lasted" already has the meaning of a duration.
However, if you look at the sentences below:
A. She sang 15 minutes.
B. She sang for 15 minutes.
It would be apparent that A is grammatically wrong. In this case, the preposition "for" is needed to describe a duration.
I hope this helps.
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They are both correct and both mean the same thing.
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