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JAMB Use of English 1988 Question 77

Question 77

Prepositions

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s): I have been trying to locate you.....

  1. A.since five days
  2. B.five days now
  3. C.since five days now
  4. D.for five days
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (for five days)

Explanation

With the present perfect continuous, a length of time takes 'for': 'for five days'.