Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
She is staying with her parents ____ the time being because she can't afford to rent an apartment.

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

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

for

The sentence says that the subject is staying at her parents' place as she can't afford to rent an apartment. The sentence indicates that she is doing this for a specific duration of time. Thus, the answer must indicate 'a specific duration of time'.

Option A is incorrect. 'during' indicates 'at a point in time'. It does not indicate 'a specific duration of time'. For example, I went surfing during summer.Thus, it is incorrect.

Option B is correct. 'for' is used to indicate a specific duration of time and so it is the correct answer.

Option C is incorrect. 'since' is used to indicate 'from a time in the past until now'. For example, I haven't seen him since last year. Thus, it does not indicate the required meaning.

Option D is incorrect. 'in' indicates 'within a specific period of time'. For example, I will reach in five minutes. Thus, it does not indicate the correct meaning.