Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:
Halfway to the station, Arjun found that his ticket was still lying on his desk at home, so he had to ______ and fetch it.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → double 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: Halfway to the station, Arjun found that his ticket was still lying on his desk at home, so he had to double back and fetch it.
| Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) carry on | to continue doing something | The players carried on with the match in spite of the light rain. |
| (2) double back (answer) | to turn round and go back the way you came | The road ahead was flooded, so the bus driver had to double back to the main road. |
| (3) drop off | to fall asleep without meaning to | The baby dropped off as soon as Amma started singing. |
| (4) look on | to watch something happen without taking part | A crowd looked on as the firemen climbed the ladder. |