Directions: In the following question, alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
The officer wanted to stave off an open battle.
Important Questions on Phrasal Verb
In the following sentence, a part of the given sentences is underlined. Find out the meaning of the underlined phrase or word.
No one but his conscience advised him to come back to earth.
In the following sentence, a part of the given sentences is underlined. Find out the meaning of the underlined phrase or word.
Rakesh takes after his parents.
In the following sentence, a part of the given sentences is underlined. Find out the meaning of the underlined phrase or word.
The country's economy has begun to look up now.
Directions: In the following question, alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. word.
He cannot put up with his nasty son.
In the following sentence, a part of the given sentences is underlined. Find out the meaning of the underlined phrase or word.
To look quickly through a book is an important study skill.
In the following sentence, a part of the given sentences is underlined. Find out the meaning of the underlined phrase or word.
As she was turning out some papers she came across the information she had been searching for.
Directions: In the following question, alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
She tries very hard to keep up with her rich neighbours.
A phrase is given followed by 4 sentences in i, ii, iii and iv. Determine, in which of the given sentence/s is the usage of given phrase correct/appropriate and choose answer accordingly.
Answer Back
(i) Who dares to answer back when he roars like a lion?
(ii) The child would answer her back to all she said.
(iii) When they scolded him, he would answer them back.
(iv) Handmaids aren't allowed to answer back anything.
