Question

Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition:
The cost of living has been high ________ June.

• A. From
• B. For
• C. Since
• D. On

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Since

Option A- From indicates a starting point or origin,cause, separation or distance. As it does not bring out the meaning of the sentence, it is incorrect.

Option B- For is used to indicate a space of time, use of something, to show who is intended to have or use something. As it does not fit correctly in the given sentence, it is incorrect.

Option C- Since refers to a past point of time. The given sentence speaks of a past point of time. Hence 'since' is the correct answer.

Option D- On is used to indicate place,specific date, direction, by means of. It is not the appropriate answer for the given sentence.