Match the phrasal verbs given in List - I with the meanings given in List - II.
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List – I |
List – II |
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(A) Account for |
(I) Support the argument |
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(B) Bear out |
(II) Explain the reason |
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(C) Come across |
(III) A short visit |
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(D) Drop in |
(IV) Meet by chance |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
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.
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
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| (A) Account for | (II) Explain the reason | To account for something is to give the reason for it or explain how it happened. | How do you account for the missing money? |
| (B) Bear out | (I) Support the argument | To bear out a statement is to show that it is true, to support it. | The test results bear out the doctor's opinion. |
| (C) Come across | (IV) Meet by chance | To come across someone or something is to meet or find them by chance. | I came across an old friend at the market. |
| (D) Drop in | (III) A short visit | To drop in is to pay a short, informal visit, often without notice. | Do drop in for tea when you are in town. |