Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the following sentence.
They studied during three hours.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. for.
The correct preposition to use here is 'for.'
'For' is used to indicate the duration of time an action takes place.
'During' is used to refer to something happening within a specific period of time, but it’s typically used with a noun that refers to a larger, more general timeframe (e.g., 'during the meeting,' 'during the year').
Hence, the correct sentence is:- 'They studied for three hours.'