Question 46
HardOriginal questionMatch the phrasal verbs in List I with their meanings in List II.
| List I: Phrasal verb | List II: Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. clamp down on | I. to be louder than and hide another sound |
| B. drown out | II. to act strictly to stop |
| C. zero in on | III. to wait eagerly for |
| D. look forward to | IV. to focus all attention on |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Clamp down on means "to act strictly to stop": A-II.
Drown out means "to be louder than and hide another sound": B-I.
Zero in on means "to focus all attention on": C-IV.
Look forward to means "to wait eagerly for": D-III.
Worth noting
Only one option has A-II, so that pair is enough to settle it; matching the pairs you are surest of first saves time.
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