Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Fill Blanks

Question:

Select the most appropriate option fill in the blank.

I have been studying this course ______ two years now.

Options:

through

since

for

almost

Correct Answer:

for

Explanation:

The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is:

for

Explanation for all options:

  1. Through: This preposition indicates moving from one side of an opening, location, or object to the other. It doesn't fit the context of indicating a duration of time.

  2. Since: This preposition indicates the starting point of a specific time in the past. It doesn't fit the context of indicating the length of time.

  3. For: This preposition is the correct choice. It indicates the duration of time, which fits the context of the sentence. "I have been studying this course for two years now" means the person has been studying for a period of two years.

  4. Almost: This adverb means nearly or not quite, and it doesn't fit the context of indicating the duration of time.