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JAMB Use of English 1995 Question 76

Question 76

Prepositions

Fill the gap(s) with the most appropriate option: She has been here ________ the past three years

  1. A.since
  2. B.for
  3. C.from
  4. D.in
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Answer: B (for)

Explanation

'For' is used with a period of time ('for the past three years'); 'since' needs a starting point.