Match the phrasal verbs given in List-I with the meanings given in List-II
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List-I (Phrasal verbs) |
List-II (Meanings) |
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(A) Call off |
(I) Mention or introduce a topic in conversation |
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(B) Bring up |
(II) Reject an offer or request |
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(C) Look into |
(III) Cancel something planned |
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(D) Turn down |
(IV) Investigate or examine a matter carefully |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (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) Call off | (III) Cancel something planned | To call off an event is to cancel it. | The match was called off because of the rain. |
| (B) Bring up | (I) Mention or introduce a topic in conversation | To bring up a subject is to raise it for discussion. | She brought up the question of fees at the meeting. |
| (C) Look into | (IV) Investigate or examine a matter carefully | To look into a matter is to examine it to find out the facts. | The police are looking into the complaint. |
| (D) Turn down | (II) Reject an offer or request | To turn down an offer is to refuse it. | He turned down the job because it was too far from home. |