Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:
Twelve schools vied ______ the trophy at the inter-district quiz in Bhopal.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → for
Complete sentence: Twelve schools vied for the trophy at the inter-district quiz in Bhopal. The trophy is the prize the twelve schools tried to win.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) to | movement towards a place or person | The postman walked to the next house. |
| (2) on | something resting on a surface | The flower vase is on the shelf. |
| (3) for (answer) | after “vie” (to compete hard with others to win something), before the thing people try to win | Five teams vied for the Durand Cup this year. |
| (4) with | After “vie”, “with” shows the rival, the person one competes against | Rohan vied with his cousin to finish the puzzle first. |