In which of the following sentences is the word 'since' used correctly?
AI have been waiting since two hours.
BShe has lived in Lagos since 2015.CORRECT
CHe left since a long time ago.
DThey arrived since morning yesterday.
GCEEnglish LanguageGrammar and Usage2023
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
'Since' is correctly used with a specific point in time, such as a year, date, or moment. Option B correctly uses 'since 2015' to indicate a specific starting point. Options A and C incorrectly use 'since' with durations, where 'for' would be appropriate. Option D is grammatically awkward and incorrect.
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