Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:
With its engine dead and no oars on board, the small fishing boat drifted ______ the waves for two whole days.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → at the mercy of
Complete sentence: With its engine dead and no oars on board, the small fishing boat drifted at the mercy of the waves for two whole days. The boat had no working engine and no oars, so the waves carried it wherever they went.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) in charge of | having control of something, or being responsible for it | Mr Bose is in charge of the school sports room. |
| (2) in search of | looking for something | Every summer, the herders move up the hills in search of fresh grass. |
| (3) in favour of | supporting or agreeing with something | The whole class was in favour of a trip to the science museum. |
| (4) at the mercy of (answer) | with no power to stop or control something that can harm you | Without a roof, the tea stall was at the mercy of the rain. |