Choose the appropriate option to complete the following sentence:
You should always ______ your friends when they are in trouble.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → stand by
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.
Friends who are in trouble need support, so "always stand by your friends" fits the sentence.
Complete sentence: You should always stand by your friends when they are in trouble.
| Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) stand back from | to move away from something, or to keep a distance from it in order to judge it calmly. It is not about helping friends. | The police asked the crowd to stand back from the gate. |
| (2) stand in | to take someone's place for a short time (usually "stand in for") | The vice-captain will stand in for the captain in the next match. |
| (3) stand by (answer) | to support someone and stay loyal to them, especially in a difficult time | Her family stood by her throughout the long illness. |
| (4) stand up | to rise to one's feet. "Stand up for" means to defend, but "stand up your friends" means to fail to meet them as promised, the opposite of support. | The students stood up when the principal entered. |
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