Select the correct word from the given options to complete the sentence:
Passengers are advised to carry a printed copy of their boarding pass ______ their phone battery runs out before they reach the gate.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → in case
Complete sentence: Passengers are advised to carry a printed copy of their boarding pass in case their phone battery runs out before they reach the gate. Passengers carry the paper copy now. The battery may or may not die later.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) although | shows that something happens in spite of another fact | Although the hall was full, the speaker spoke without a mike. |
| (2) in case (answer) | means as a safety step against something that may happen. The action comes first, before the trouble | Carry an umbrella in case it rains in the afternoon. |
| (3) so that | shows a purpose, the aim of an action | Papa parked near the gate so that Dadi would not have to walk far. |
| (4) if | gives a condition. The action happens only when the thing has happened | If the train is late, call me from the station. |