Question
Select the most suitable word from (a), (b), (c) and (d)
given below each sentence to fill in the blanks I have been surfing internet. _________ the last two hours.Solution
The word 'for' is used to show a period of time, be it in the past, present or future.The word 'since' is used to refer to a time that has begun in the past and is still continuing. Use 'from' to mean the starting time and 'to' for the end or finish time. Note: To can be a synonym of until and till so it's perfectly correct to use for with until or till.
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