Fill in the blank with the appropriate phrasal verb:
The canteen had run out of paneer by one o’clock, so we had to ______ plain dal and rice for lunch.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → make do with
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: The canteen had run out of paneer by one o’clock, so we had to make do with plain dal and rice for lunch.
| Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) do away with | to get rid of something or put an end to it | Our school has done away with exams for Class 1. |
| (2) come up with | to think of an idea or a plan | Neha came up with a clever name for the class magazine. |
| (3) keep up with | to move or progress at the same speed as someone else | Little Chintu ran fast to keep up with his elder brother. |
| (4) make do with (answer) | to manage with something that is less good or less than you wanted, because nothing better is there | The new bat had not arrived, so we made do with the old one. |