Fill in the blank with the most suitable phrasal verb:
The doctor told Dadaji to ______ fried snacks and sweets until his sugar level was under control.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → steer clear of
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 doctor told Dadaji to steer clear of fried snacks and sweets until his sugar level was under control.
| Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) go in for | to like or choose to do something regularly | My brother prefers chess and does not go in for outdoor games. |
| (2) make up for | to do something good to balance a loss or a mistake | Riya stayed back after school to make up for the classes she had missed. |
| (3) come down with | to fall ill with a disease that is not very serious | Half the class came down with the flu after the school picnic. |
| (4) steer clear of (answer) | to keep away from someone or something and avoid it | Mother told us to steer clear of the stray dogs near the vegetable market. |