Match List – I with List – II.
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LIST I |
LIST II |
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A. Jump at |
I. Save money |
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B. Lay by |
II. Reject |
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C. Do away with |
III. Accept happily |
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D. Turn down |
IV. Eradicate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) Jump at | (III) Accept happily | To jump at an offer or chance is to accept it eagerly. | She jumped at the chance to study abroad. |
| (B) Lay by | (I) Save money | To lay by is to save something, especially money, for the future. | He laid by a part of his salary every month. |
| (C) Do away with | (IV) Eradicate | To do away with something is to get rid of it or abolish it. | The government wants to do away with child labour. |
| (D) Turn down | (II) Reject | To turn down an offer or request is to refuse it. | He turned down the job offer. |
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