seems likely
is ambitious
is confident
is unlikely
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
The correct answer is A. seems likely.
The phrase “bids fair” means “seems likely to happen or be successful.” In this case, the speaker is saying that the person they are talking about seems likely to be an excellent cricketer. This could be because the person has a lot of natural talent, or because they have been working hard to improve their skills.
The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the meaning of the phrase “bids fair.” Option B, “is ambitious,” does not necessarily mean that someone is likely to be successful. Option C, “is confident,” does not necessarily mean that someone is likely to be successful. Option D, “is unlikely,” is the opposite of the meaning of the phrase “bids fair.”