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Years Ago C Period Time Minutes Weeks Leave

Question I've known him _______ five years.
A ago
B from
C for
D since
Answer c
Remark We use ‘for’ (and not ‘since’) with a period of time (20 minutes, two weeks, five years etc.). It is possible to leave out 'for' (but not usually in negative sentences).

Tags: prepositions

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