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Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
She has been studying for two O’clock .

Options

A

study from two O’clock

B

studying since two O’clock

C

studying two O’clock

D

study for two O’clock

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Correct Answer :

Option B

studying since two O’clock

studying since two O’clock

Solution :

To determine the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment "has been studying for two O’clock", we need to analyze the rules of English grammar concerning present perfect continuous tense and time prepositions.

1. Understanding the Tense:
The sentence structure starts with "She has been studying", which is in the Present Perfect Continuous tense. This tense is used to describe an action that started in the past and is still continuing in the present.

2. Choosing the Correct Preposition ("since" vs. "for"):
The preposition used to connect the action with a time reference depends on whether we are referring to a point in time or a duration of time:
- "For" is used with a period or duration of time (e.g., for two hours, for five days, for three years).
- "Since" is used with a specific point in time when the action started (e.g., since 2 o'clock, since Monday, since 2010).

3. Applying the Rule:
In the given sentence, "two O’clock" is a specific point in time, not a duration. Therefore, the preposition "for" is incorrect, and "since" must be used instead. This gives us "studying since two O’clock".

Thus, the correct option to substitute the underlined segment is "studying since two O’clock".

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