In the given text, the blanks are numbered . Select the best match for all the blanks.
Steve was advised to keep his head (i) before heading (ii) to bat; for, while he had a head (iii) batting, he could only do so with a cool head iv his shoulders.
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Answer: C
To find the correct match for the blanks, we can analyze the idiomatic expressions and phrasal verbs used in the sentence:
- Blank (i): "keep his head down" is a common idiom meaning to stay focused, avoid distractions, or play carefully and sensibly.
- Blank (ii): "heading out to bat" is the standard phrasal verb meaning to go out onto the cricket field to begin batting.
- Blank (iii): "have a head for [something]" is an idiom meaning to have a natural talent, mental aptitude, or ability for a specific activity (in this case, batting).
- Blank (iv): "a cool head on one's shoulders" is a standard English idiom meaning to remain calm, sensible, and composed under pressure.
Putting it all together:
"Steve was advised to keep his head down before heading out to bat; for, while he had a head for batting, he could only do so with a cool head on his shoulders."
This perfectly matches the sequence in Option C.
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