Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer. Despite the abuse and insults that were hurled at him, he really sticks on his guns and showed the protesters how to be calm. i. he really stuck onto his guns and showed the protesters ii. he really stuck to his guns and showed the protesters iii. he really is sticking his guns onto the protesters
Correct Answer: B. Only ii
Explanation:
Ans. B.
‘to stick to one’s guns’ means refuse to compromise or change, despite criticism. It is a phrasal verb hence we can’t make any changes in the prepositions used. The sentence is in past tense, hence stick should be replaced by stuck.
