Select the most appropriate phrasal verb for the following sentence:
I don't have the patience to _______ on that project.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → follow through
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.
Follow through (on something) means to continue with a plan or task until it is completed. The speaker lacks the patience to see the project through to the end.
Example: He makes big promises but never follows through on them.
Complete sentence: I don't have the patience to follow through on that project.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: follow by — Incorrect. "Follow by" is not a phrasal verb. "Followed by" means coming after something.
Example: Dinner was followed by a short speech.
Option 2: fall through — Incorrect. Fall through means to fail to happen. A plan falls through by itself, a person does not fall through on it.
Example: Our trip fell through at the last minute.
Option 3: figure out — Incorrect. Figure out means to understand or solve. It takes a direct object and is not followed by "on".
Example: I could not figure out the answer.
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