Match the phrases in List - I with their meanings in List - II.
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List – I |
List – II |
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(A) Break into |
(I) in search of |
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(B) Cut down |
(II) wear |
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(C) Look out for |
(III) enter by force |
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(D) Put on |
(IV) reduce |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (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) Break into | (III) enter by force | Break into means to enter a building or a place by force, usually to steal. | Thieves broke into the shop last night. |
| (B) Cut down | (IV) reduce | Cut down (on) means to reduce the amount of something. | The doctor told him to cut down on sugar. |
| (C) Look out for | (I) in search of | Look out for means to keep watching for, to try to find someone or something. | Please look out for my brother at the station. |
| (D) Put on | (II) wear | Put on means to dress oneself in clothes, shoes or jewellery. | Put on your raincoat before you go out. |