In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number. After coffee had been served in different-sized cups and mugs, the chief rose (406) his place at the head of the table (407)_____a speech of welcome, (408) Aziz translated. Scott made a short (409)____ which was applauded even before Aziz had been given the (410) to interpret what he had said. Question 1: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 1. (a) Into (b) On (c) From (d) To

Options

A. Into
B. On
C. From
D. To

Answer

C

Explanation

(c) From
the chief rose from his place
RISE FROM -it is a phrasal verb which means to move upward from some place or thing
RISE TO - it is a phrasal verb which means to react to something in the way that someone wants you to, especially by becoming angry
Eg: He’s just trying to provoke you. Don’t rise to it.