Insert the correct Phrasal Verb to complete the following sentence:
Since you are new to the city you need to _______ to be sure about the venue of the play.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → ask around
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.
A newcomer unsure of the venue would gather that information from several people.
Complete sentence: Since you are new to the city you need to ask around to be sure about the venue of the play.
| Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) come across | to find or meet by chance. One cannot plan to find the venue by chance. | I came across an old photograph while cleaning the cupboard. |
| (2) ask around (answer) | to ask several people for information | I will ask around and find out if anyone has a room to rent. |
| (3) zero in on | to aim at or focus closely on one thing. It needs an object, and it suggests the person already knows what to look at. | The police zeroed in on the main suspect. |
| (4) think over | to consider something carefully. Thinking alone cannot tell a newcomer where the venue is. | Take a day to think over the offer. |