Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
The committee has been sitting (1)/ on the proposal since months (2)/ without issuing a formal response (3)/ or requesting revisions. (4)/
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The error lies in the choice of the preposition in segment (2): "since months."
The Rule for "Since" vs. "For":
Since: Used to refer to a specific point in time when an action started (e.g., since Monday, since 2010, since breakfast).
For: Used to refer to a duration or period of time (e.g., for two hours, for three days, for months).
The Error: "Months" represents a period of time, not a specific starting point. Therefore, the preposition "for" must be used instead of "since."