Multiple choice general knowledge

How long have you been playing the trumpet?

  1. About four years

  2. For four years.

  3. Around four years

  4. Many years
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B Correct answer
Explanation

When answering 'how long' questions about actions continuing to the present, we use 'for' + time period. 'For four years' follows this pattern. 'About four years' and 'Around four years' lack the preposition, and 'Many years' is vague without 'for'.

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