Question

It .......... that most people will not buy a new car if they don’t think they can pay for it.

• A. stands for reason
• B. stands to reason
• C. stands at reason
• D. stands in reason
• E. stands by reason

Hint:

"Stands to reason" is a fixed idiomatic expression meaning that something is logical or self-evident. Use this expression when you want to say that something is obvious based on the circumstances.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The correct expression in this context is "stands to reason". The phrase "stands to reason" means that something is logical or self-evident. This fits perfectly in the sentence, which talks about the obviousness or logic behind not buying a car if one cannot afford it. - Option A (stands for reason): This is incorrect because "stands for" is used in the sense of representing something, not as an idiom meaning logical. - Option C (stands at reason): This is not a correct idiom or expression in English. - Option D (stands in reason): This is also not an idiomatic expression in English. - Option E (stands by reason): While "stands by" can mean to support something, it does not fit with the meaning of something being logical or self-evident. Step 1: Understanding the idiom. "Stands to reason" is a commonly used phrase that means something is obvious or logical. Here, it makes sense that it would be logical for people not to buy a new car if they don't think they can afford it. Step 2: Conclusion. Therefore, the correct answer is (B) stands to reason.