Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Phrasal Verb

Question:

Match List I with List II:

List I

List II

A. parcel out

I. divide

B. alight on

II. drift idly from place to place

C. kick around

III. causing to lose power

D. edge out

IV. find by chance

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III

A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

Correct Answer:

A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III

A. parcel out

  • Meaning: To distribute or divide into portions.
  • Match: I (divide)

B. alight on

  • Meaning: To find something by chance or happen to notice something.
  • Match: IV (find by chance)

C. kick around

  • Meaning: To drift idly from place to place or casually discuss something.
  • Match: II (drift idly from place to place)

D. edge out

  • Meaning: To remove or cause someone to lose power, often subtly or gradually.
  • Match: III (causing to lose power)