Choose the correct Phrasal Verb from the options given below :
The Police would not _________ to the kidnapper's demand.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → give in
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.
The police refused to yield to the kidnapper's demand: they would not give in to it.
Complete sentence: The Police would not give in to the kidnapper's demand.
| Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) give in (answer) | to yield or surrender, to agree to something one has resisted. It is often followed by "to". | The parents finally gave in to the children's request for a puppy. |
| (2) give up | to stop doing something or to abandon an attempt. It is not used with "to the demand". | He gave up smoking last year. |
| (3) take up | to start a new hobby or job or to occupy space or time. | She has taken up painting in her free time. |
| (4) take in | to deceive, to understand or to give someone shelter. | Many people were taken in by the fake lottery message. |