Match the phrasal words with most appropriate meaning.
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LIST I |
LIST II |
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A. draw up |
I. make someone sad or depressed |
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B. drag out |
II. prepare and write something |
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C. drag down |
III. use a resource to do something |
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D. draw on |
IV. make something longer than necessary |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
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| A. draw up | II. prepare and write something | Draw up means to prepare and write a plan, list or document. | The lawyer drew up the agreement. |
| B. drag out | IV. make something longer than necessary | Drag out means to make something last longer than needed. | The speaker dragged out the meeting for three hours. |
| C. drag down | I. make someone sad or depressed | Drag down means to make someone feel unhappy or weak. | The long illness dragged him down. |
| D. draw on | III. use a resource to do something | Draw on means to use a supply of knowledge, experience or money. | The writer drew on her childhood memories for the novel. |
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| draw up | 14-05 S1 | – | – | – | – |