Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs given in List-II.
List-I (Sentences):
(A) She was very with him for his offensive remarks on women in politics.
(B) I have plenty of interesting books to to book lovers.
(C) Strange that people easily to temptation and ruin their reputation!
(D) Rahul is trying to on his smoking.
List-II (Phrasal Verbs):
(I) give away
(II) cut down
(III) cut up
(IV) give in
Correct Answer :
(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
Solution :
The correct option is (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II).
Let us analyze and match each sentence in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verb from List-II to understand why this mapping is correct:
(A) She was very ________ with him for his offensive remarks on women in politics.
The sentence requires an adjective or a phrase indicating an emotional state of distress, anger, or upset due to offensive remarks. The phrasal verb "cut up" (III) in its passive form or as an adjective (e.g., "to be cut up about/with something") means to be deeply upset, hurt, or distressed. Therefore, (A) matches with (III).
(B) I have plenty of interesting books to ________ to book lovers.
Here, the sentence speaks of distributing or donating books to others. The phrasal verb "give away" (I) means to donate, present, or distribute something for free. Thus, (B) matches with (I).
(C) Strange that people easily ________ to temptation and ruin their reputation!
This sentence describes yielding or surrendering to temptation. The phrasal verb "give in" (IV) means to yield, surrender, or cease fighting against something. Therefore, (C) matches with (IV).
(D) Rahul is trying to ________ on his smoking.
The context indicates that Rahul is attempting to reduce the amount or frequency of his smoking. The phrasal verb "cut down" (II) (specifically "cut down on") means to reduce the consumption or size of something. Therefore, (D) matches with (II).
Combining all the individual matches, we get:
(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
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