Question 48
HardOriginal questionMatch the phrasal verbs in List I with their meanings in List II.
| List I: Phrasal verb | List II: Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. bear out | I. to withdraw from something agreed |
| B. catch up | II. to need or deserve |
| C. back out | III. to reach the same level as others |
| D. call for | IV. to confirm |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Bear out means "to confirm": A-IV.
Catch up means "to reach the same level as others": B-III.
Back out means "to withdraw from something agreed": C-I.
Call for means "to need or deserve": D-II.
Worth noting
Only one option has B-III, 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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