Select the most appropriate phrasal verb for the following sentence:
The teacher often _________ photocopies to the entire class.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) - hands out
- "Hands out" means to distribute something to a group of people. In this context, the teacher distributes photocopies to the class.
OTHER OPTIONS
- "Gets across": Means to communicate or convey a message effectively, not to distribute.
- "Gives in": Means to surrender or yield, which does not fit the context.
- "Hands down": Means to pass something on to someone (often a legacy or judgment), not to distribute.