Question 49
HardOriginal questionMatch the phrasal verbs in List I with their meanings in List II.
| List I: Phrasal verb | List II: Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. flare up | I. to suddenly become more intense |
| B. put on | II. to start a journey |
| C. set off | III. to wear |
| D. hold on | IV. to wait |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Flare up means "to suddenly become more intense": A-I.
Put on means "to wear": B-III.
Set off means "to start a journey": C-II.
Hold on means "to wait": D-IV.
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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