Question 47
HardOriginal questionMatch the phrasal verbs in List I with their meanings in List II.
| List I: Phrasal verb | List II: Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. lash out | I. to stay at the same speed or level as |
| B. go through | II. to disappoint |
| C. let down | III. to experience |
| D. keep up with | IV. to attack suddenly with words or blows |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Lash out means "to attack suddenly with words or blows": A-IV.
Go through means "to experience": B-III.
Let down means "to disappoint": C-II.
Keep up with means "to stay at the same speed or level as": D-I.
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.
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