Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:
Sunita joined a spoken-English class ______ improving her chances at job interviews.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → with a view to
Complete sentence: Sunita joined a spoken-English class with a view to improving her chances at job interviews. Sunita joined the class for a purpose. She wanted to improve her chances at job interviews.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) in spite of | without being stopped by something | Ravi went to school in spite of his sore throat. |
| (2) on account of | because of | The flight was late on account of thick fog. |
| (3) instead of | in place of someone or something | We walked home instead of taking an auto. |
| (4) with a view to (answer) | with the aim of doing something, followed by an -ing word | Papa started walking every morning with a view to losing weight. |