Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank:
I had a tough day. They really ______ it (i.e. asked me difficult questions, etc.) at the interview.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → put me through
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.
The interviewers asked hard questions, so they really put the speaker through it.
Complete sentence: I had a tough day. They really put me through it at the interview.
| Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) put me together | to assemble or prepare something from parts. It does not describe a hard experience. | We put together the new bookshelf in an hour. |
| (2) put me through (answer) | to make someone go through a difficult or unpleasant experience | The new coach put the players through it in the first week of training. |
| (3) put me about | to spread a rumour or story (also, of a ship, to change direction). It does not fit an interview. | Someone has put about a story that the shop is closing. |
| (4) put me above | to treat something as more important. It has nothing to do with difficult questions. | Nothing should be put above a child's safety. |