Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Phrasal Verb

Question:

Match phrasal verbs in List - I with their meanings in List - II:

List - I

List - II

 (A) set about 

 (I) allocated

 (B) set aside

 (II) to start a series of events 

 (C) set off

 (III) started doing

 (D) set up

 (IV) established

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)

 

  • (A) set about - (III) started doing

    • "Set about" means to begin doing something, especially with determination.
    • Example: She set about cleaning the house.
  • (B) set aside - (I) allocated

    • "Set aside" means to reserve or allocate something for a particular purpose.
    • Example: The judge set aside the ruling for review.
  • (C) set off - (II) to start a series of events

    • "Set off" means to trigger or cause something to happen, such as a chain of events.
    • Example: The argument set off a heated debate.
  • (D) set up - (IV) established

    • "Set up" means to establish or create something, such as a business or system.
    • Example: They set up a new company last year.