Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank:
Meera ______ a seat at a reputed engineering college so that she could study classical music in Chennai.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → passed up
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: Meera passed up a seat at a reputed engineering college so that she could study classical music in Chennai.
| Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) passed out | fainted, or in Indian English, finished one’s studies at a college (neither fits, as Meera never joined the college) | One student passed out in the morning assembly because of the heat. |
| (2) passed up (answer) | to let a chance or an offer go and not take it | Arjun passed up a free trip to Goa to prepare for his exams. |
| (3) passed off | made people believe that something false was real | The shopkeeper passed off a cheap copy as a branded watch. |
| (4) passed down | gave something to a younger person or the next generation | This silver necklace was passed down to me by my great-grandmother. |