Select the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrase:-

The decision to postpone the meeting was taken ____ the heavy rain forecast.

on account of

The correct answer is Option (3) → on account of

On account of is an idiomatic phrase meaning 'because of' or 'due to'. It correctly indicates that the heavy rain forecast was the reason for postponing the meeting.

• Agreeable to: Means acceptable or pleasing to. (e.g., The plan was agreeable to the committee.)

• On behalf of: Means representing or acting for someone else. (e.g., I spoke on behalf of the team.)

• In favour of: Means in support or approval of. (e.g., They voted in favour of the proposal.)