Choose the word that best expresses the meaning of the underlined phrasal verb:
The organisers had not reckoned on so many people turning up for the free health camp, and the medicines ran out by noon.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → expected
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.
Reckon on means to expect something to happen and make plans with it in mind. Its closest meaning is expected. Example: Papa had reckoned on a small bill, but the car repair cost twelve thousand rupees.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) noticed | to see or become aware of something | Meena noticed a small crack in her phone screen. |
| (2) expected (answer) | to think that something will happen (same as reckon on) | Nobody expected rain in the middle of May. |
| (3) avoided | to keep away from someone or something | Rohit avoided the main road because of the rally. |
| (4) reported | to tell people in charge about something that has happened | The watchman reported the broken gate to the society secretary. |