Choose the correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence from the options given below:
His research has ...................... some interesting facts about the emerging areas in AI.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → thrown up
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.
Research that "has thrown up some interesting facts" has brought those facts to light.
Complete sentence: His research has thrown up some interesting facts about the emerging areas in AI.
| Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) thrown up (answer) | to produce or bring something to notice, often something unexpected | The survey has thrown up some surprising results. |
| (2) thrown away | to get rid of something as useless, or to waste a chance. Research does not discard the facts it finds. | Do not throw away the receipt. |
| (3) thrown out | to reject a plan or to force someone to leave | The committee threw out the proposal. |
| (4) thrown off | to get free of something, such as an illness or a pursuer | He soon threw off his cold. |