In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number. Big Ben is the UK’s most iconic symbol. Since 2017, the Elizabeth Tower and the bell inside have been (501)_________ renovation. The structure is 160 years old and (502)_________ regular maintenance. (503)_________ many years , people had been painting the hands and the numbers (504_________ the clock black, but lastThursday, the workers (505)_________ the clock’s original colour, Prussian Blue. Question 3: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3. (a) About (b) For (c) Before (d) In

Options

A. About
B. For
C. Before
D. In

Answer

B

Explanation

(b) For is used for the period of time and since is used for the point of time (when something started)/ In the given sentence, “many years” is given which is a period of time, so ‘for’ should be used.