Match the words in List-I with their meanings in List-II:
| List-I | List-II |
| (A) fall through | (I) take revenge on someone |
| (B) crop up | (II) fail to materialise |
| (C) get back at | (III) come nearer from all sides |
| (D) close in on | (IV) appear without warning |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
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.
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) fall through | (II) fail to materialise | A plan or deal that falls through fails to happen. | The deal fell through at the last minute. |
| (B) crop up | (IV) appear without warning | A problem or matter that crops up arises suddenly and unexpectedly. | A new problem cropped up during the meeting. |
| (C) get back at | (I) take revenge on someone | To get back at someone is to hurt them in return for what they did. | He tried to get back at his rival by spreading rumours. |
| (D) close in on | (III) come nearer from all sides | To close in on someone is to approach and surround them. | The police were closing in on the thief. |
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