Stand as a candidate

Al · #1 (permalink) Thu Oct 14, 2004 1:04 am *Stand as a candidate*

Test No. incompl/inter-1 "Applying for that Job", question 2

Do you want to ......... as a candidate in the local elections?

(a) stand
(b) sit
(c) go
(d) try

Test No. incompl/inter-1 "Applying for that Job", answer 2

Do you want to stand as a candidate in the local elections?

Correct answer: (a) stand

Your answer was: incorrect
Do you want to go as a candidate in the local elections?
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why is that?

Torsten · #2 (permalink) Thu Oct 14, 2004 18:21 pm *Stand as a candidate*

Hi Al,

This is because if you run for a post as a politician you stand as a candidate - that's the proper expression in the given context.
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sevide · #3 (permalink) Thu Nov 10, 2005 17:41 pm *Stand as a candidate*

hi torsten
i just can't get the exact meaning of run for a post
can you clarify it for me.
thanks

Torsten · #4 (permalink) Thu Nov 10, 2005 23:11 pm *Run for a post*

If you run for a post you want to get a certain job (usually in politics).
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Sevide · #5 (permalink) Sat Nov 12, 2005 18:45 pm *Run for a post*

i got it Torsten
thanks Wink

Torsten · #6 (permalink) Sat Nov 12, 2005 18:46 pm *Run for a post*

You're welcome, Sevide.
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