Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.

He has been ill …. a week

  1. to

  2. for

  3. from

  4. in
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B Correct answer
Explanation

When describing a duration of time (how long something has continued), we use 'for'. 'He has been ill for a week' means the illness started a week ago and continues. 'To' indicates direction, 'from' shows origin, and 'in' shows containment - none fit duration context.

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