I haven't got a lot of time left [within which / ------] to send in my application forms.

[peptidoglycan]

I haven't got a lot of time left ----- to send in my application forms.

A) within which
B) for which
C) in that
D) among them
E) to whom

According to the key A is correct. I agree with the key. Is it also correct if we leave blank, that is, to say "I haven't got a lot of time left to send in my application forms." To me it sounds fine. Thanks.

 

[grassy]

Is it correct also if we leave blank, that is, to say "I haven't got a lot of time left to send in my application forms."

Yes, that would be the most natural way of saying it. A) doesn't sound good to me at all.

 

[coiffe]

I agree completely -- leave it blank, much better. "Within which" sounds stilted.

 

[JulianStuart]

"Within which" sounds stilted.

Or belongs only in a grammar exercise for English leaners

 

[Edinburgher]

"Within which" sounds stilted.

Agreed, but I'd say "in which" would be perfectly fine.

 

[coiffe]

I agree with Edinburgher on that -- "in which" is okay.