Fill in the blank with the most appropriate phrasal verb:
With only two rupees left in his prepaid balance, Kunal stopped at the shop near the bus stand to ______ his phone before booking a cab.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → top up
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: With only two rupees left in his prepaid balance, Kunal stopped at the shop near the bus stand to top up his phone before booking a cab.
| Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) top up (answer) | to add more money to a prepaid phone, card or account so that you can keep using it | I topped up my metro card before the trip to the museum. |
| (2) back up | to make a copy of the photos and files on a phone or computer | Riya backed up all her class notes before the laptop was sent for repair. |
| (3) speed up | to make something move or work faster | The new flyover has sped up the drive to the railway station. |
| (4) switch off | to stop a machine or light by pressing a switch | Please switch off the fan when you leave the classroom. |