Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
My uncle has not been here ________ the end of May.

• A. since
• B. during
• C. for
• D. while

Answer 1

The correct option is A since

A preposition is a word which comes before a noun or a pronoun and establishes a relationship between the elements of a clause or words.

The correct answer is option A) since as it indicates of present with a reference to the past.(the end of May)

'During', 'for' and 'while' cannot be used here as they indicate a duration, a purpose and a difference respectively.

My uncle has not been here since the end of May.