Question

In the given text, the blanks are numbered (i)-(iv). 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.}

• A. (i) down   (ii) down   (iii) on    (iv) for
• B. (i) on   (ii) down    (iii) for    (iv) on
• C. (i) down    (ii) out    (iii) for   (iv) on
• D. (i) on    (ii) out    (iii) on    (iv) for

Hint:

When multiple blanks hinge on idioms, test each choice against fixed expressions: "keep your head down," "head out," "have a head for," and "a head on one's shoulders."

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Idiom for (i).
"Keep your head down" is a standard idiom meaning “stay calm/avoid drawing attention.” \(\Rightarrow \)(i) = down.
Step 2: Verb-particle choice for (ii).
"Head out to bat" is the natural sports collocation when a batter goes to the crease. "Head down" would imply moving downward physically, which is incorrect here. \(\Rightarrow \)(ii) = out.
Step 3: Fixed expression for (iii).
"To have a head for something" means to have a talent/aptitude for it. \(\Rightarrow \)(iii) = for.
Step 4: Set phrase for (iv).
The idiom is "a cool head on his shoulders," not "for" his shoulders. \(\Rightarrow \)(iv) = on.
\[\boxed{\text{(C) down, out, for, on}}\]