Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The bereaved mother proudly received the gallantry award __________ her brave son who had laid down his life in the recent war.
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in the name of
Incorrect Answerin lieu of
Incorrect Answeron behalf of
Correct Answerfor the sake of
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- In the sentence, "The bereaved mother proudly received the gallantry award __________ her brave son who had laid down his life in the recent war," the focus is on accepting an award relating to her son's heroic actions.
- Option 1: in the name of - suggests doing something as a tribute or honor. While close, it’s not as directly applicable here as "on behalf of."
- Option 2: in lieu of - means instead of or replacing something, which doesn’t fit the context of receiving an award in memory.
- Option 3: on behalf of - indicates representing someone, which is appropriate when accepting an award for a deceased relative. Correct Answer
- Option 4: for the sake of - implies doing something for someone's benefit, which doesn’t directly match the context of an award.
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