Select the correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence:
Kabir twisted his ankle in the quarter-final, so he had to ______ the rest of the tournament.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → sit out
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: Kabir twisted his ankle in the quarter-final, so he had to sit out the rest of the tournament.
| Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) sit out (answer) | to not take part in a game, dance or activity | Priya had a cold, so she sat out the swimming class. |
| (2) sit up | to stay awake and not go to bed | Maa sat up all night with my sick brother. |
| (3) sit on | to delay dealing with something | The office sat on his pension file for six months. |
| (4) sit back | to relax and do nothing while others act | We cannot sit back while the park is filled with plastic. |