Select the most appropriate phrase to complete the following sentence:-
The manager advised the team to ____ before making a decision.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → think it over
Complete sentence: The manager advised the team to think it over before making a decision. The words "before making a decision" call for careful thought.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) think it over (answer) | to consider something carefully before deciding | Take the offer home and think it over tonight. |
| (2) move ahead | to make progress or go forward with a plan (it comes after a decision, not before it) | Once the funds arrived, the project could move ahead. |
| (3) give up | to stop trying (a manager would not advise giving up before deciding) | Don't give up after one failure. |
| (4) take action | to do something about a problem (acting follows a decision, so "take action before making a decision" makes no sense) | The police took action against the illegal shops. |