He is leaving the country for a good.a)for better prospectsb)for a goo...
for a good:
permanently, without the possibility of change in the future
View all questions of this test
He is leaving the country for a good.a)for better prospectsb)for a goo...
Meaning of the Idiom/Phrase:
"for good" means permanently or forever.
Explanation:
In the given sentence, the speaker is saying that the person is leaving the country permanently. It implies that he is not planning to return to the country again. Therefore, the correct option is 'C' - for ever.
Option 'A' - for better prospects: This option implies that the person is leaving the country for a better job opportunity or a better life. However, this does not convey the meaning of the given idiom.
Option 'B' - for a good cause: This option implies that the person is leaving the country to do something good for society or for a noble cause. However, this does not convey the meaning of the given idiom.
Option 'D' - for others good: This option implies that the person is leaving the country for the benefit of others. However, this does not convey the meaning of the given idiom.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C' - for ever.
He is leaving the country for a good.a)for better prospectsb)for a goo...
Meaning:
The phrase "for good" means permanently or forever.
Example:
John has decided to sell his house and move to another state for good.
Options:
a) for better prospects - does not convey the meaning of the given phrase. It means for better opportunities or chances.
b) for a good cause - does not convey the meaning of the given phrase. It means for a noble purpose or reason.
c) for ever - is the correct alternative as it conveys the same meaning as the given phrase.
d) for others good - does not convey the meaning of the given phrase. It means for the benefit of others.
Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.