Choose the most appropriate option to replace the underlined phrase in the given sentence:-
I decided to pay a short visit to my grandparents before leaving for the USA.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → drop in
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.
"I decided to drop in on my grandparents" says that the visit was brief.
| Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) drop out | to leave a course, a race or an activity before it ends | He dropped out of college to start a business. |
| (2) drop in (answer) | to pay a short, informal visit, often without being expected | Do drop in for a cup of tea whenever you are in town. |
| (3) drop down | to fall or move to a lower place | The fruit dropped down from the tree. |
| (4) drop off | to take someone or something to a place and leave them there, or to fall asleep | I will drop you off at the station. |