Question 103
EasyOriginal questionChoose the word that correctly completes the phrasal verb.
The old cinema was torn ______ to make room for a mall.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
To tear down a building is to destroy it completely.
Worth noting
Tear up is used for paper: to tear it into pieces.
- Concept
- The meaning of the phrasal verb "tear down"
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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