Choose the correct meaning of the underlined phrasal verbs:
My cousins called me up to wish me on my birthday.
(A) summoned me
(B) telephoned me
(C) visited me
(D) complimented me
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (B) Only
- The phrasal verb "called up" means "telephoned" someone.
- In the sentence "My cousins called me up to wish me on my birthday," it means that the cousins telephoned to wish the speaker.
OTHER OPTIONS
(A) Summoned me → "Called up" does not mean to summon someone.
(C) Visited me → "Called up" refers to a phone call, not a visit.
(D) Complimented me → While they might have given compliments, "called up" specifically means making a phone call.