Select the most appropriate phrasal verb for the following sentence:

The teacher often _________ photocopies to the entire class.

hands out

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

1. "Gets across": Means to communicate or convey a message effectively, not to distribute.
2. "Gives in": Means to surrender or yield, which does not fit the context.
3. "Hands down": Means to pass something on to someone (often a legacy or judgment), not to distribute.