Choose the correct form: She has worked for the Education Bureau ___ 2015.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. since
'Since' is used with a starting point in time, and 'for' with a duration.
Answer: since.
Why not the others: for: 'for' is used with a length of time. from: 'from' needs an end point such as 'to'. during: 'during' is not used with a starting year.
Answer: since.
Why not the others: for: 'for' is used with a length of time. from: 'from' needs an end point such as 'to'. during: 'during' is not used with a starting year.
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