SSC CGL English – Idioms & Phrases, One-Word Substitution, Phrasal Verbs – Format Drill · Replace the Underlined Part
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break out = start suddenly (fire, war, disease); break down = stop working; break in = enter by force; break up = end a relationship.
SSC CGL English – Idioms & Phrases, One-Word Substitution, Phrasal Verbs – Format Drill · Replace the Underlined Part – 4 questions, subject: English Language & Comprehension. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.
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1.
Phrasal verb substitutionSelect the most appropriate phrasal verb to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The meeting has been postponed till Monday.
The meeting has been postponed till Monday.
Correct Answer: B [put off]
Explanation:
postpone = put off; put out = extinguish; put up = stay or raise; put on = wear.
2.
Idiom substitutionSelect the most appropriate idiom to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Vinod finally admitted defeat after losing five games in a row.
Vinod finally admitted defeat after losing five games in a row.
Correct Answer: A [threw in the towel]
Explanation:
throw in the towel = admit defeat.
3.
Idiom substitutionSelect the most appropriate idiom to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
In one sentence, the teacher described the problem exactly.
In one sentence, the teacher described the problem exactly.
Correct Answer: C [hit the nail on the head]
Explanation:
hit the nail on the head = describe exactly what is right.
4.
Phrasal verb substitutionSelect the most appropriate phrasal verb to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
A fire started suddenly in the kitchen at midnight.
A fire started suddenly in the kitchen at midnight.
Correct Answer: B [broke out]
Explanation:
break out = start suddenly (fire, war, disease); break down = stop working; break in = enter by force; break up = end a relationship.
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