Match the phrasal verbs in LIST-I with their correct meanings given in LIST-II
| LIST-I | LIST-II | ||
| A. | Call upon | I. | execute |
| B. | Carry out | II. | to visit |
| C. | Cast off | III. | to become popular |
| D. | Catch on | IV. | let loose |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A - II, B - I, C - IV, 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. Call upon | II. to visit | Call upon (or call on) means to pay a short visit to someone. It can also mean to formally ask someone to do something. | We called upon our old teacher during the holidays. |
| B. Carry out | I. execute | Carry out means to perform or complete a task, an order or a plan. | The engineers carried out safety tests on the bridge. |
| C. Cast off | IV. let loose | Cast off means to untie a boat and set it free from the shore. It also means to get rid of something. | The sailors cast off and the boat drifted into the bay. |
| D. Catch on | III. to become popular | Catch on means to become popular or fashionable. It can also mean to understand. | The new dance style quickly caught on among teenagers. |
| Also asked in CUET (UG): call upon – 13-05-2026 Slot 1 |