Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Phrasal Verb

Question:

Match the Phrasal verbs as in List I with their meaning in List II

LIST I

LIST II

A. get off

I. assume

B. out on

II. reduce

C. cut down

III. detect

D. see through

IV. escape

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

 

LIST I

LIST II

A. get off

IV. escape

B. out on

I. assume

C. cut down

II. reduce

D. see through

III. detect

 

Explanation:

  • Get off: This phrasal verb often means to escape, leave a place, or stop something from continuing.
  • Out on: This phrasal verb can have various meanings depending on the context. In this case, "out on" could imply assuming a role or responsibility, similar to "take on."
  • Cut down: This phrasal verb means to reduce something in amount or size.
  • See through: This phrasal verb can mean to detect a plan or understand someone's true intentions.