Match the phrasal verbs given in List-I with the meanings given in List-II
| LIST-I | LIST-II | ||
| A. | Call off | I. | visit a place to meet someone |
| B. | Call at | II. | Demand |
| C. | Call out | III. | Suspend or abandon |
| D. | Call for | IV. | Ask to come for help |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 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. Suspend or abandon | To cancel something that was planned, or to stop it. | The match was called off because of heavy rain. |
| B. Call at | I. visit a place to meet someone | To make a short visit to a place or house. | I will call at your office tomorrow. |
| C. Call out | IV. Ask to come for help | To ask a doctor, the police or a service to come, especially in an emergency. | We had to call out the fire brigade at midnight. |
| D. Call for | II. Demand | To demand or need something. | The situation calls for immediate action. |
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