n each of the following questions, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. The assistant class teacher was told to stand in f...

n each of the following questions, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

The assistant class teacher was told to stand in for Mrs Chukwudi.

Answer Details

The phrase stand in in the context "The assistant class teacher was told to stand in for Mrs. Chukwudi" means to take the place of or substitute for someone temporarily. This involves performing the duties or responsibilities of that person when they are unavailable. Therefore, the word or phrase nearest in meaning to stand in in this context would be support but with a particular emphasis on acting on behalf of, or doing what the absent person would have done.