SSC MTS 2025 · PYQ · Sentence Improvement · medium
The members of the club have been waiting eagerly for the chief guest to arrive since two hours.
Answer
The correct answer is B: for the chief guest to arrive for two hours. 'Since' refers to a specific point in time while 'for' refers to a duration; as 'two hours' is a duration, the correct form is 'for two hours'.
A.No improvement required
B.for the chief guest to arrive for two hours✓ Correct
C.to the chief guest's arrival since two hours
D.for the chief guest's arrival from two hours
Explanation
'Since' refers to a specific point in time while 'for' refers to a duration; as 'two hours' is a duration, the correct form is 'for two hours'.
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