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.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → on account of
Complete sentence: The decision to postpone the meeting was taken on account of the heavy rain forecast. The heavy rain forecast was the reason the meeting was postponed.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) agreeable to | in accordance with or acceptable to. A forecast is not something a decision agrees with. | The terms were agreeable to both parties. |
| (2) on behalf of | as a representative of a person or group. One cannot act for a forecast. | The captain received the trophy on behalf of the team. |
| (3) on account of (answer) | On account of means because of. It gives the reason for something. | The match was cancelled on account of bad light. |
| (4) in favour of | supporting. The decision was not taken to support the rain. | The court ruled in favour of the farmers. |