Select the appropriate option to complete the following sentence with the correct pair of preposition and pronoun:
Meera did not have to argue for a place in the state team. Her record of three straight district titles spoke ________.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → for itself
Complete sentence: Meera did not have to argue for a place in the state team. Her record of three straight district titles spoke for itself. Meera did not have to argue, because her record showed how good she was.
| Option | Form and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) of itself | means on its own, without any outside cause | The swelling on Dadu’s ankle went down of itself in two days. |
| (2) for itself (answer) | “speak for itself” means to be so clear that it needs no explaining | The long queue outside the sweet shop speaks for itself. |
| (3) to itself | means apart from others or not shared | The old cat keeps to itself and rarely comes near guests. |
| (4) in itself | means by its own nature, taken alone | A long walk is good exercise in itself. |