Replace the words in the bracket from the set of options given? Sanjana lived in Bombay (between) 2010 to 2015.

Appeared in: DSSSB - 28 August 2019 (Shift-1)

Explanation

The preposition 'From' is used with 'to' to indicate a specific period with a defined start and end point.
The structure 'from [start date/time] to [end date/time]' is the standard grammatical construction for expressing a duration.
In the context of the sentence, 'from 2010 to 2015' correctly specifies the five-year period Sanjana lived in Bombay.

Option A: 'Since' marks a starting point that continues to the present; it is not used for a closed period in the past.
Option B: 'In' is used for a single point in time (e.g., a year) or a non-specific period, not a range defined by 'to'.
Option C: 'Within' means something occurred inside a specific timeframe, but it doesn't fit the '...to...' structure.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Usage of prepositions of time (From, Since, In, Within) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Clear communication is essential in all professions. Using correct prepositions ensures that timelines and durations are understood accurately.
In a professional setting, misinterpreting 'since 2020' versus 'from 2020 to 2021' can lead to significant errors in project management, reporting, and historical analysis.
What if the sentence was 'Sanjana lived in Bombay ___ 2010 and 2015'? The correct word would then be 'between', as 'between' is paired with 'and' to define a range.

How to Approach the Question

First, read the sentence carefully and identify the key time-related phrase: '2010 to 2015'.
Recognize that this phrase describes a duration with a specific start and end point in the past.
Analyze the function of the word 'to'. The word 'to' signals the end of a range that is typically started with 'from'.
Evaluate the options based on this structure. 'From...to...' is a standard English idiom for duration.
Eliminate other options by recalling their specific uses: 'since' for a start point continuing to now, 'in' for a single time point, and 'within' for a period's boundary.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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