Which English phrase means being eligible for something?

• A. to be allowed to
• B. to have the right to
• C. to be eligible for
• D. to be entitled to

Answer: (C)

Being eligible for something means you meet the required criteria to qualify to receive or participate in it. The phrase "to be eligible for" is the exact way to express that you meet the conditions to obtain or join a benefit, program, or opportunity. For example, you’re eligible for a student discount if you meet the enrollment or student status requirements.

The other expressions describe permission or entitlement rather than simply meeting qualifications. "To be allowed to" means you have permission from someone to do something, which is about approval rather than meeting criteria. "To have the right to" and "to be entitled to" suggest a formal or legal claim or entitlement, not just the fact of meeting eligibility. Thus, the best fit for the idea of meeting the necessary qualifications is "to be eligible for."