Complete the following sentence by using the appropriate phrasal verb from the given options:
A committee was set up to ________ the problem.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Look into
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.
A committee is set up to study a problem and find out its causes, so "look into" fits.
Complete sentence: A committee was set up to look into the problem.
| Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Look for | to search for something lost or wanted. The problem is already known. | I am looking for my keys. |
| (2) Look into (answer) | to examine or investigate something | The principal promised to look into the students' complaint. |
| (3) Look after | to take care of. One does not take care of a problem in this sense. | She looks after her younger brother. |
| (4) Look up | to search for information in a book or list, or to improve. It does not mean investigating a problem. | Look up the word in a dictionary. |
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