Question 50
HardOriginal questionMatch the phrasal verbs in List I with their meanings in List II.
| List I: Phrasal verb | List II: Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. brush up | I. to think carefully about |
| B. mull over | II. to choose not to take part |
| C. opt out | III. to die |
| D. pass away | IV. to practise and improve |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Brush up means "to practise and improve": A-IV.
Mull over means "to think carefully about": B-I.
Opt out means "to choose not to take part": C-II.
Pass away means "to die": D-III.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-IV, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
- Concept
- Matching words or phrases with their meanings
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