Question 31
EasyOriginal questionChoose the preposition that fills the blank.
We have lived in this house ______ ten years.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
"For" is used with a length of time: for ten years, for two days.
Worth noting
"Since" is used with a starting point, as in "since 2016". Ten years is a length, not a point.
- Concept
- "For" with a length of time
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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