Choose the correct option to complete the sentence:
______ the hostel’s old tradition, the seniors welcomed the new students with a song and a box of sweets.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → In keeping with
Complete sentence: In keeping with the hostel’s old tradition, the seniors welcomed the new students with a song and a box of sweets. The hostel has an old custom of welcoming new students, and the seniors followed it.
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) In keeping with (answer) | following or matching a rule, custom or style | In keeping with family custom, we lit a diya at the door on Diwali. |
| (2) In charge of | having control of something or being responsible for it | Meena is in charge of the school library this year. |
| (3) In search of | looking for someone or something | Many young people move to big cities in search of work. |
| (4) In return for | as payment or as a reward for something | Aman washed his neighbour’s car in return for a ride to the station. |