Match the Phrasal Verbs with their meaning:
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List – I |
List – II |
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(A) |
cut down on |
(I) |
escape |
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(B) |
run away from |
(II) |
maintain |
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(C) |
look forward to |
(III) |
reduce |
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(D) |
Keep up |
(IV) |
eager |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
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.
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
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| (A) cut down on | (III) reduce | To cut down on something is to use or do less of it. | The doctor told him to cut down on sugar. |
| (B) run away from | (I) escape | To run away from is to escape from a place, a person or a problem. | You cannot run away from your responsibilities. |
| (C) look forward to | (IV) eager | To look forward to something is to wait for it eagerly and with pleasure. | The children are looking forward to the summer holidays. |
| (D) keep up | (II) maintain | To keep up is to continue something at the same level, to maintain it. | Well done! Keep up the good work. |