Time expression with perfect aspect: choose the correct preposition for a finished duration up to now. Sentence: I haven't seen you ____ a week. Select the option that fits a period of time (duration).
Verbal Ability
Selecting Words
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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Afor
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Bsince
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Cduring
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Dfrom
Answer
Correct Answer: for
Explanation
Given data
- Sentence: I haven't seen you ____ a week.
- Present perfect negative expresses non-occurrence up to now.
Concept/ApproachFor is used with durations (a week, two years). Since marks a starting point (since Monday). During applies within a named period (during the week), and from needs a complement (from … to …).
Option analysisfor — correct with durations: for a week. ✅since — would require a point in time (e.g., since last week). ❌during — mismatched with perfect aspect and unspecified period. ❌from — incomplete without to/till. ❌
Final Answerfor