Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition from the given options:

He has been living here ______1972

  1. in

  2. into

  3. since

  4. at

  5. from
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C Correct answer
Explanation

With present perfect continuous ('has been living'), 'since' indicates the starting point of an action continuing to the present. 'Since 1972' means from 1972 until now. 'In' is for duration, 'into' for movement, 'at' for specific times, and 'from' requires 'to' as a pair.

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