Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:
Kartik’s small printing shop was about to close, but a loan of two lakh rupees from his elder sister ______ just in time.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → bailed him 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.
Complete sentence: Kartik’s small printing shop was about to close, but a loan of two lakh rupees from his elder sister bailed him out just in time.
| Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) let him down | to disappoint someone by not doing what they hoped | Pooja promised to help with the project, but she let the group down. |
| (2) turned him down | to refuse a request or an offer | The bank turned my uncle down when he asked for a loan. |
| (3) bailed him out (answer) | to help someone out of a difficult situation, usually by giving money | When Sunil lost his wallet on the trip, his friends bailed him out with the bus fare home. |
| (4) took him in | to give someone a place to live, or to trick someone | After the flood, a kind neighbour took the old man in. |