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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Phrasal Verb

Question:

Match the blanks in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs from List-II

List-I (Sentences)	List-II (Phrasal Verbs)
(A). The draught was so strong that it ____ the candle.	(I). pulled through
(B). An argument ____ at the end of the meeting, and it ended on a sour note.	(II). pulled up
(C). He was very ill last year, but thank goodness, he has ____.	(III). blew out
(D). The bus ____ sharply at a red light and I lost my balance and fell over.	(IV). blew up

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

Correct Answer:

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

List-I (Sentences)	List-II (Phrasal Verbs)	Explanation
(A). The draught was so strong that it ____ the candle.	(III) blew out	Blew out means to extinguish (a flame) by a current of air.
(B). An argument ____ at the end of the meeting, and it ended on a sour note.	(IV) blew up	Blew up means to erupt in anger or suddenly become intense or violent.
(C). He was very ill last year, but thank goodness, he has ____.	(I) pulled through	Pulled through means to survive a dangerous or difficult illness or situation.
(D). The bus ____ sharply at a red light and I lost my balance and fell over.	(II) pulled up	Pulled up means (of a vehicle or driver) to slow down and stop, especially abruptly.