Meaning of 'ready for action'

[Sveta]

Test No. express/elem-4 "For Good", question 10

The battleships were all waiting in the harbour ready for action.

(a) prepared for war
(b) prepared for anything
(c) prepared for something
(d) prepared for take off

Test No. express/elem-4 "For Good", answer 10

The battleships were all waiting in the harbour prepared for war.

Correct answer: (a) prepared for war
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Meaning of 'ready for action'

Sveta

[Alan]

They are in the harbour.
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