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Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.

I have been in Chennai since a week, but I am planning to return now.

Option 1: for

Option 2: from

Option 3: in

Option 4: No substitution required


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: for


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

The preposition for is used to talk about a period of time whereas, since is used for a starting point in time.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: I have been in Chennai for a week, but I am planning to return now. 

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