Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:
Ritika became the hostel prefect ______ being the senior-most girl in the hostel.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → by virtue of
Complete sentence: Ritika became the hostel prefect by virtue of being the senior-most girl in the hostel. Ritika was the senior-most girl in the hostel, and that position made her the prefect.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) in spite of | without being stopped by something | The farmers worked in the fields in spite of the heat. |
| (2) with regard to | about, or on the subject of | The principal sent a notice with regard to the new bus timings. |
| (3) by virtue of (answer) | because of a quality or position that someone has | Mr Rao chairs the meeting by virtue of being the oldest member. |
| (4) at odds with | in disagreement with, or not matching | The shopkeeper’s bill was at odds with the price list on the wall. |