Select the appropriate idiomatic expression from the options to replace the…
2014
Select the appropriate idiomatic expression from the options to replace the underlined word or words:
Cast your vote for the candidate of your choice.
- A.
in view of
- B.
in favour of
- C.
in respect of
- D.
in quest of
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Correct answer: B
Idiomatic prepositional phrases carry fixed, non-literal meanings that must be learned as whole units rather than derived word by word. "In favour of" is a standard English idiom meaning "supporting" or "endorsing" someone or something, and it is the conventional way to express backing for a specific choice, decision, or candidate.
In the sentence "Cast your vote for the candidate of your choice," the underlined word "for" is meant to convey support for a particular candidate. Replacing it with "in favour of" produces "Cast your vote in favour of the candidate of your choice," which is both grammatically correct and idiomatically natural, precisely capturing the sense of favouring or backing one candidate over the others.
"In view of" means "considering" or "because of", and it is used to introduce a reason for an action, as in "In view of the heavy rain, the match was postponed." It does not express support for a choice.
"In respect of" means "regarding" or "concerning", and it is used to introduce the specific matter being discussed, as in "queries in respect of the invoice." It does not express endorsement of a candidate.
"In quest of" means "in search of" or "seeking", and it describes pursuit of something not yet obtained, as in "explorers in quest of new lands." It does not express backing for an existing choice.
Since the sentence requires an expression of support for a chosen candidate, the correct idiomatic replacement is "in favour of."