Match the phrasal verbs given in List-I with their correct meanings given in List-II.
| LIST-I (Phrasal verb) | LIST-II (Meaning) | ||
| A. | Let into | I. | Allow to enter |
| B. | Let off | II. | Share a secret |
| C. | Let on | III. | Disappoint |
| D. | Let down | IV. | To be freed from punishment |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
| List-I | List-II | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Let into | I. Allow to enter | To allow someone to come into a place. | The guard let the visitors into the hall after checking their passes. |
| B. Let off | IV. To be freed from punishment | To excuse someone from punishment, or give only a light one. | The teacher let him off with a warning. |
| C. Let on | II. Share a secret | To reveal something that was meant to be kept secret. | She did not let on that she knew about the surprise party. |
| D. Let down | III. Disappoint | To fail to do what someone expected of you. | He felt he had let down his team by missing the penalty. |
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| let off | 21-05 S1 30-05 S2 | – | – | – | – |