JAMB Use of English 1979 Question 86

Question 86

Prepositions

Choose the word or expression which best completes the sentence: He played the piano ________ an hour of two

  1. A.around
  2. B.in about
  3. C.during
  4. D.while
  5. E.for
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (for)

Explanation

A length of time is introduced by 'for'.