Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:
The small handloom units of our town are ______ closing down, as fewer people buy hand-woven saris now.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → on the verge of
Complete sentence: The small handloom units of our town are on the verge of closing down, as fewer people buy hand-woven saris now. Fewer people buy hand-woven saris now, so the units may soon close down.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) in place of | instead of | We had idli for dinner in place of rice. |
| (2) on the verge of (answer) | very close to something happening | Priya was on the verge of tears when she lost her purse. |
| (3) for the sake of | to help or please someone or something | Papa gave up smoking for the sake of his health. |
| (4) in the face of | while dealing with a difficulty or danger | The firemen stayed calm in the face of the huge fire. |