Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:
Rakesh worked double shifts at the mill for a whole year and saved enough for his sister’s wedding, but he did it ______ his own health.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → at the cost of
Complete sentence: Rakesh worked double shifts at the mill for a whole year and saved enough for his sister’s wedding, but he did it at the cost of his own health. Rakesh got the money for the wedding, but too much work harmed his own health.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) for the sake of | to help or please someone or something | Rina kept quiet for the sake of peace at home. |
| (2) in lieu of | instead of | The shop gave Raju a new bulb in lieu of the broken one. |
| (3) on behalf of | for someone, or in their place | The secretary signed the letter on behalf of the society. |
| (4) at the cost of (answer) | by losing or harming something in order to get another thing | Ria studied late every night at the cost of her sleep. |