Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank:
My grandmother has been feeling much better ______ she started her morning walks in the park.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → since
Complete sentence: My grandmother has been feeling much better since she started her morning walks in the park. The main part uses “has been feeling”, which runs from the past up to now. The walks began at a point in the past, and her better health has gone on from then.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) until | means up to the time when | Wait at the gate until the school bus comes. |
| (2) since (answer) | here means from that time in the past until now | Asha has lived in Bhopal since she was born. |
| (3) unless | means if not | Do not call me at night unless it is urgent. |
| (4) lest | means for fear that | Walk slowly lest you should slip on the wet floor. |