Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:
Every summer, the Gaddi shepherds take their sheep higher up the hills ______ fresh grass.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → in search of
Complete sentence: Every summer, the Gaddi shepherds take their sheep higher up the hills in search of fresh grass. The grass lower down is used up in summer, so the shepherds go higher.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) in place of | instead of | Mother used jaggery in place of sugar in the kheer. |
| (2) in favour of | supporting or choosing something | The panchayat voted in favour of a new well for the village. |
| (3) in search of (answer) | looking for something | The children went round the garden in search of their lost ball. |
| (4) in case of | if something happens | In case of heavy rain, the match will be played indoors. |