Fill in the blank with a suitable phrasal verb:
After standing in the hot sun through the long march-past practice, a Class 6 boy suddenly ______ and had to be carried to the sick room.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → blacked out
A phrasal verb is a verb joined with a small word such as up, out or together. The two words together have a new meaning.
Complete sentence: After standing in the hot sun through the long march-past practice, a Class 6 boy suddenly blacked out and had to be carried to the sick room.
| Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) dozed off | to fall into a light sleep, usually during the day | The watchman dozed off on his stool in the afternoon heat. |
| (2) stood out | to be easy to see or notice because it is different | Her yellow raincoat stood out in the crowd at the bus stop. |
| (3) blacked out (answer) | to faint, or lose consciousness for a short time | Dadu blacked out for a few seconds when his sugar level fell. |
| (4) gave up | to stop trying to do something | Karan gave up guitar lessons after just one month. |