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Question : Directions: In the following question, improve the bracketed part of each sentence.

The project is running behind schedule (for around) three years.

(1) in around

(2) at around

(3) by around

(4) No Improvement

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: (3)


Solution : The sentence can be improved using the third option.

When indicating the amount of time by which a project is behind schedule, it is more appropriate to use by, followed by the duration, as by is used for the latest time reference. Thus, by around is the correct choice, as it properly conveys the meaning that the project is delayed by approximately three years.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: "The project is running behind schedule by around three years."

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