Which Phrasal Verb would be appropriate to complete the given sentence?
They were, in fact, good friends, but they _________ on a tricky issue.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → fell out
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.
"But" shows a contrast: they were good friends, but they quarrelled over a tricky issue, so fell out fits.
Complete sentence: They were, in fact, good friends, but they fell out on a tricky issue.
| Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) fell down | to drop to the ground, or (of an argument) to fail. It is not used for a quarrel between friends. | The old man slipped and fell down on the wet floor. |
| (2) fell off | to drop from something or to decrease | Sales fell off sharply after the festival season. |
| (3) fell out (answer) | (with someone) to quarrel and stop being friendly | The two brothers fell out over the sale of the family house. |
| (4) fell for | to fall in love with someone or to be tricked by something. It does not go with "on a tricky issue". | Many people fell for the fake lottery message. |
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