In the given text, the blanks are numbered (i)–(iv). Select the best match for all the blanks. Steve was advised to keep his head _____(i)_____ before heading _____(ii)_____ to bat; for, while he had a head _____(iii)_____ batting, he could only do so with a cool head _____(iv)_____ his shoulders.

The correct preposition/particle usage for each blank is based on standard English idioms and phrases:

1. (i) keep his head down: The idiom *to keep one's head down* means to stay focused, remain quiet, or avoid unnecessary distractions and trouble [cite: 1].

2. (ii) heading out: The phrasal verb *to head out* means to depart or go out (in this case, going onto the cricket field to bat) [cite: 1].

3. (iii) a head for: The idiom *to have a head for something* means to have a natural talent, aptitude, or mental capacity for an activity (e.g., *a head for figures*, *a head for batting*) [cite: 1].

4. (iv) on his shoulders: The idiom *to have a cool/good head on one's shoulders* means to be sensible, calm, and level-headed under pressure [cite: 1].

Putting them together gives:

• (i) down

• (ii) out

• (iii) for

• (iv) on

Thus, Option (C) is the correct choice [cite: 1].