Multiple choice

Directions: Look at the bold part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the bold part. If one of them (A), or (C) is better than the underlined part, indicate your esponse one the Answer Sheet against the corresponding latter (A, (B) or (C). If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (D) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (D)

He has been absent since three days.

  1. From three days.

  2. During three days.

  3. For three days.

  4. No improvement.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The preposition 'since' is used for a specific point in time, while 'for' is used for a duration or period of time. Since 'three days' is a duration, 'for three days' is the correct substitution.

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