Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:
The issue of economic reforms_______ party lines.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → cut across
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 issue of economic reforms concerns members of all parties, whatever party they belong to.
Complete sentence: The issue of economic reforms cut across party lines.
| Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) cut across (answer) | to affect or include people of different groups, going beyond the usual divisions | Concern for clean air cuts across all sections of society. |
| (2) cut back | to reduce something, such as spending | The company had to cut back on travel costs. |
| (3) cut out | to remove something or to stop doing it | The doctor told him to cut out sugar from his diet. |
| (4) cut up | to cut into small pieces | She cut up the vegetables for the soup. |
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