Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Phrasal Verb

Question:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs given in the List-II:-

List-I (Sentences)

List-II (Phrasal Verbs)

(A) Akash hesitated to ____ the topic of salary during the interview.

(I) turn down

(B) Asha decided to ____ the job offer due to its low salary.

(II) iron out

(C) The leaders of the commonwealth countries met to ____ their differences and reach an agreement.

(III) get away

(D) The burglar tried to ____ with shoplifting but was caught on camera.

(IV) bring up

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Options:

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)

(A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)

(A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)

Correct Answer:

(A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)

List-I (Sentences)

List-II (Phrasal Verbs)

(A) Akash hesitated to ____ the topic of salary during the interview.

(IV) bring up

(B) Asha decided to ____ the job offer due to its low salary.

(I) turn down

(C) The leaders of the commonwealth countries met to ____ their differences and reach an agreement.

(II) iron out

(D) The burglar tried to ____ with shoplifting but was caught on camera.

(III) get away

A)-(IV): Akash hesitated to bring up the topic of salary during the interview. Bring up means to mention or introduce a topic in conversation.

(B)-(I): Asha decided to turn down the job offer due to its low salary. Turn down means to reject or decline something.

(C)-(II): The leaders of the commonwealth countries met to iron out their differences and reach an agreement. Iron out means to resolve or settle differences or problems.

(D)-(III): The burglar tried to get away with shoplifting but was caught on camera. Get away with means to escape blame or punishment for something wrong.