Choose the correct option to complete the sentence given below:-
I am sure that Pooja will participate and win the annual debate as she has ______.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → the gift of the gab
To have the gift of the gab means to have the ability to speak easily, fluently and persuasively. A debate is won by confident, convincing speech, so the speaker is sure Pooja will win because she has this gift.
Example: With the gift of the gab, he could sell anything to anyone.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: the first leg — Incorrect. The first leg is the first stage of a journey, race or contest. It names a part of an event, not a talent a person has.
Example: Our team won the first leg of the relay.
Option 3: the going rate — Incorrect. The going rate is the usual price paid for a job or service at present; it has nothing to do with speaking skill.
Example: The painter charged the going rate for the job.
Option 4: the golden rule — Incorrect. The golden rule is the most important principle to follow in some activity. A person does not "have" a golden rule as a talent for winning debates.
Example: The golden rule of driving is to stay alert.