Question 45
HardOriginal questionMatch the phrasal verbs in List I with their meanings in List II.
| List I: Phrasal verb | List II: Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. factor in | I. to include in a calculation or plan |
| B. take off | II. to remove |
| C. get over | III. to recover from |
| D. stand for | IV. to be a short form of |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Factor in means "to include in a calculation or plan": A-I.
Take off means "to remove": B-II.
Get over means "to recover from": C-III.
Stand for means "to be a short form of": D-IV.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-I, 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
- Typical timeTypical
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