Choose the correct option to replace the underlined word:
He was badly injured but the doctor said that he would recover soon.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → pull through
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 doctor expected the badly injured man to get well soon, so "pull through" can replace "recover soon".
| Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) pull up | to stop a vehicle, or to correct someone for a fault. It has nothing to do with getting better. | The taxi pulled up outside the hotel. |
| (2) pull through (answer) | to recover from a serious illness or injury, or to come safely through a difficult time | Everyone prayed that the old man would pull through after the operation. |
| (3) pull down | to demolish a building, or to make someone weaker or sadder. It is nearer the opposite of recovering. | The old cinema was pulled down last year. |
| (4) pull off | to succeed in doing something difficult. It is not used for recovering from an injury. | Nobody thought the small team could pull off such a big win. |
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