Question

Choose the correct options for the given blanks.
Although the rival cricket team was quite competitive it did not ______ against our team of veterans.

• A. Stand a ground
• B. Stand a chance
• C. Stand a stead
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To determine the correct phrase to fill in the blank, we need to understand the context of the sentence: "Although the rival cricket team was quite competitive it did not ______ against our team of veterans."

The sentence is comparing the abilities of two cricket teams, suggesting that the rival team, despite being competitive, was not sufficiently strong or capable. This indicates they were unable to match or compete effectively with the veteran team.

Let's evaluate the options:

• Stand a ground: This phrase is not commonly used in English to convey competitiveness or capability.
• Stand a chance: This phrase means to have a possibility or likelihood of succeeding or competing effectively. It fits well with the context, suggesting the rival team did not have a realistic opportunity to win against the more experienced team.
• Stand a stead: This is not a recognized phrase in English, and does not fit with the context of the sentence.
• None of these: Since "Stand a chance" is a valid phrase that makes sense in the context, "None of these" is incorrect.

Therefore, the correct option to fill the blank is "Stand a chance."