Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:
The old forest guard did not leave his post even ______ threats from the timber smugglers.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → in the face of
Complete sentence: The old forest guard did not leave his post even in the face of threats from the timber smugglers. The smugglers threatened the guard, but he stayed at his post.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) in view of | because of something, after thinking about it | In view of the heavy rain, the school sports day was put off. |
| (2) in the face of (answer) | while facing a danger or a problem, and still not giving in to it | The small team kept fighting in the face of a huge total. |
| (3) by way of | as a kind of something, or as a form of it | The guests were given sweets by way of thanks. |
| (4) in favour of | in support of something | Every class monitor spoke in favour of a longer lunch break. |