------ a long time this city has been prosperous.
Difficulty: Medium
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This Medium English Mcqs question asks: ------ a long time this city has been prosperous. The correct choice is B. for. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. since
Why not A: “Since” is used with a specific starting point in time, not a duration such as “a long time.”
- B. for ✓
- C. till
Why not C: “Till” means “up to a particular time” and does not fit naturally before “a long time” in this sentence.
- D. from
Why not D: “From” normally introduces a starting point and requires a suitable endpoint or context.
Correct answer
B. for
Explanation
“For” is used with a period or duration of time, such as “a long time.” Therefore, the correct sentence is: “For a long time, this city has been prosperous.”
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Tags: English, English Grammar, English MCQs
Relevant exams: Fpsc
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