Choose the most appropriate phrasal verb to fill in the blank.
The principal managed to ________ a few parents to help with the annual sports day.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → rope in
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.
Complete sentence: The principal managed to rope in a few parents to help with the annual sports day.
| Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) rule out | to decide that something is not possible or not to be included | The doctor has ruled out any serious injury. |
| (2) rip off | to cheat someone, mostly by charging too much | The taxi driver ripped off the tourists. |
| (3) root for | to cheer for or support a person or team | The whole class rooted for Aman in the final race. |
| (4) rope in (answer) | to get a person to join or help in some work, often by persuading them | Sunita roped in her cousins to paint the house before Diwali. |