Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct preposition from the given options and fill in the blank.

I paused ________ a few minutes.

  1. for

  2. up

  3. in

  4. at
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A Correct answer
Explanation

When indicating a period or duration of time for an action, we use 'for'. 'Paused for' shows how long the pause lasted. 'Paused up', 'paused in', and 'paused at' are not correct time duration expressions in English.

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