In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. I was often invited to colleges and universities (1) ______ lectures. Once, I went to a university to deliver a lecture. (2) ______, it was over, the students gathered to ask (3) ______ questions. Though it was getting late (4) ______ my next programme, since I love talking to (5) ______, I remained there answering their questions. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 4.
- Aat
- Bto
- Cfor
- Don
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The expression "getting late for something" is the standard idiomatic layout to express arriving near or past an intended time limit for an appointment or event.Hence, "getting late for my next programme" is correct.