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
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.
The teacher gives the photocopies to every student in the class.
Complete sentence: The teacher often hands out photocopies to the entire class.
| Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) gets across | to make an idea understood. One gets a message across, not photocopies. | The speaker got his point across with simple examples. |
| (2) hands out (answer) | to give something to each member of a group | Volunteers handed out water bottles to the runners. |
| (3) gives in | to surrender or stop resisting. It takes no object like "photocopies". | The child cried until his mother gave in. |
| (4) hands down | to pass something to a younger generation, or to announce a judgement officially | The ring was handed down from grandmother to granddaughter. |
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