Fill in the blank with a suitable phrasal verb:
Ritika was the only one in her class brave enough to ______ the senior who kept bullying the new students.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → stand up to
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: Ritika was the only one in her class brave enough to stand up to the senior who kept bullying the new students.
| Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) look up to | to respect and admire someone | Many young players look up to their coach. |
| (2) go along with | to agree with a plan or an idea, often without arguing | Everyone went along with Aman’s plan for the class picnic. |
| (3) catch up with | to reach someone who is ahead of you | Ravi ran fast and caught up with his friends at the corner. |
| (4) stand up to (answer) | to face and resist someone who is more powerful or is treating you badly | The villagers stood up to the moneylender who was charging them too much. |