Question

Which of the phrases given below the sentence should replace the word/phrase given in underline in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, select 'No correction required' as the answer.
We will be going to Rome as soon as we can, but we are staying in London for some time being.

• A. For being some time
• B. As some time being
• C. For the time being
• D. As the time being
• E. No correction required.

Answer 1

The correct option is C For the time being

To refer to a current time, we should use the expression 'for the time being'.
Eg: I am not planning to go anywhere for the time being.