Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘No improvement required.’
I have been doing this job since the last five years.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. for.
Statement: I have been doing this job since the last five years.
The given sentence is in the present perfect continuous tense.
"Since" is used to show from a definite past time until now.
For is used with a period of time.
Correct statement: I have been doing this job for the last five years.