Fill in the blank with the most appropriate phrasal verb:
Accepting the award on behalf of her late father, Ira ______ her tears so that her voice stayed steady while she thanked the farmers of the village.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → choked back
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: Accepting the award on behalf of her late father, Ira choked back her tears so that her voice stayed steady while she thanked the farmers of the village.
| Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) gave in to | stopped fighting a feeling or wish and let it take control | On the last day of his diet, Papa gave in to his love of jalebis. |
| (2) poured out | told one’s feelings or troubles freely to someone | Mira poured out her worries to her best friend after school. |
| (3) brought on | caused something, usually something bad, to start | Eating ice cream in winter brought on my cough again. |
| (4) choked back (answer) | to stop yourself from showing a strong feeling, especially from crying | Arnav choked back his anger and quietly walked out of the room. |