Which of the following phrases (i),(ii), and (iii) given below each sentenceshould replace the phrase printed in boldletters to make the sentence grammaticallycorrect? Choose the best option among thefive given alternatives that reflect the correctuse of phrase in the context of thegrammatically correct sentence. If thesentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "Nocorrection required" as the answer. Despite the abuse and insults that werehurled at him, he really sticks on his gunsand showed the protesters how to becalm.<br />i. he really stuck onto his guns and showedthe protesters<br />ii. he really stuck to his guns and showed theprotesters<br />iii. he really is sticking his guns onto theprotesters

Correct Answer: B. Only ii

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.