Question

Use the correct preposition. I have lived in Mumbai _________ 2005.

• A. for
• B. since
• C. during
• D. until

Answer 1

Answer:

B. since

"Since" is used to indicate a specific point in time from the past until now.

Sentence:

I have lived in Mumbai since 2005. ✅

Why not the others?

• for ❌ → used with a period of time (e.g., for 10 years)

• during ❌ → used to indicate when something happens within a period

• until ❌ → means up to a particular time

Examples:

• I have lived in Mumbai since 2005. ✅

• I have lived in Mumbai for 20 years. ✅