Question

The company joined the bandwagon when it began to get isolated in the race to upgrade technology. 

• A. jumped on the bandwagon
• B. climbed the bandwagon
• C. joined the crowd
• D. boarded the bus
• E.

Hint:

Joined the bandwagon is an idiomatic expression that refers to joining a popular activity or trend.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The idiom joined the bandwagon refers to joining an activity, movement, or trend that is already popular or gaining support. It conveys the idea of following the crowd or becoming part of a larger movement. - Option (A) jumped on the bandwagon is also an idiomatic expression with the same meaning but suggests a more immediate or sudden involvement, which is slightly different in context. - Option (B) climbed the bandwagon is incorrect, as it is not a standard idiom in English. - Option (C) joined the crowd fits the context of the sentence, as it implies becoming part of a group or trend. - Option (D) boarded the bus is not an idiomatic phrase and doesn't match the intended meaning of joining a popular movement. Therefore, the most appropriate option is (C), joined the crowd, which closely matches the context of the sentence.