*Use 'for' with a period of time to express the duration or 'how long' something has happened.
*Use "during" with a noun.
*Use "while" with a verb clause.
Examples:
I've known them for five years.
I heard someone calling you name outside during the class.
He was talking on the phone while he was driving.
Quiz of the Day - Preposition Use - for / while / during: http://esl.about.com/library/quiz/blgrquiz_prep4.htm
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