Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
His mother has been ill (before) five days.
(1) for
(2) of
(3) from
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
This is the correct choice. It indicates the duration of the illness. It implies that his mother has been unwell continuously over the past five days. For is commonly used to express how long something has been happening or will continue to happen.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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Of: It is often used to show possession, indicate a relationship, or specify an amount
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From: It is used to indicate a starting point, origin, or separation.
Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "His mother has been ill for five days."
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