Match the sentences in List-I with the Phrasal Verbs in List-II
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List-I Sentence |
List-II Phrasal Verb |
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(A) I hope I am able to _____ the high standards set by my predecessor. |
(I) live by |
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(B) I think if he continues to _____ dishonest means, he will be caught sooner or later. |
(II) live on |
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(C) It's the rule of the sea that big fish ____ the flesh of small fish. |
(III) live up to |
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(D) She decided to _____ her inheritance instead of looking for a job. |
(IV) live off |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
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List-I Sentence |
List-II Phrasal Verb |
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(A) I hope I am able to _____ the high standards set by my predecessor. |
(III) live up to |
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(B) I think if he continues to _____ dishonest means, he will be caught sooner or later. |
(I) live by |
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(C) It's the rule of the sea that big fish ____ the flesh of small fish. |
(IV) live off |
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(D) She decided to _____ her inheritance instead of looking for a job. |
(II) live on |
Let's analyze each sentence and match it with the correct phrasal verb:
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(A) "I hope I am able to _____ the high standards set by my predecessor." The correct phrase is "live up to", which means to meet expectations or standards.
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(B) "I think if he continues to _____ dishonest means, he will be caught sooner or later."mThe correct phrase is "live by", which means to follow a certain principle or way of life.
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(C) "It's the rule of the sea that big fish ____ the flesh of small fish." The correct phrase is "live off", which means to survive by consuming or depending on something.
(D) "She decided to _____ her inheritance instead of looking for a job." The correct phrase is "live on", which means to sustain oneself with something (e.g., inheritance, savings, or salary).