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In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

I decided to stay away from television (1) ______ a whole year. After a week, I started feeling (2) ______. But, my friend Bess cheered me up. She (3) ______ me every day and would take me places. It was (4) ______ how much fun we had without TV. My life had become more (5) ______ without the good old idiot box.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 1.

A

since

B

to

C

for

D

from

Solution

option C for is the right answer.

The word 'for' is used to show a period of time, be it in the past, present or future. The word 'since' is used to refer to a time that has begun in the past and is still continuing. It is used as a Preposition. It is used as a Preposition.