Question 33
MediumOriginal questionMatch the phrasal verbs in List I with their meanings in List II.
| List I: Phrasal verb | List II: Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. look down on | I. to think someone is less important than you |
| B. die out | II. to fall ill with |
| C. carry on | III. to continue |
| D. come down with | IV. to disappear gradually |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Look down on means "to think someone is less important than you": A-I.
Die out means "to disappear gradually": B-IV.
Carry on means "to continue": C-III.
Come down with means "to fall ill with": D-II.
Worth noting
Only one option has C-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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