Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence to improve it. If no improvement is required, select ‘No improvement required’.
It seems that these walls have not been painted since years.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. have not been painted for years.
The phrase "since years" is incorrect because "since" is used to refer to a specific point in time or a starting point, not a duration.
"For years" correctly indicates a period of time, showing that the walls have not been painted over a span of years.
Thus, "for years" accurately conveys the intended meaning of the duration since the last painting.