Vocabulary

Phrasal Verbs

Easy

On the passing _________ of his grandfather, I sent him a bouquet of flowers and a condolence card.

Over

Into

Away

✅ Correct Option: 4

Passing away is a common euphemism for dying. The other prepositions do not form a suitable phrase with passing in this context.

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Match the phrasal verbs given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II.

List-I	List-II
(A) brush off	(I) express anger aggressively
(B) iron out	(II) take severe measures against
(C) crack down on	(III) settle differences
(D) lash out	(IV) dismiss

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2026: 20 May Shift 2

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:

If you are going to Punjab you better ____ your Punjabi.

2026: 31 May Shift 1

Fill in the blanks given in List-I with the correct expressions given in List-II

LIST-I (Sentence)	LIST-II (Phrasal verb)
A. The thought of betrayal __________ him ________.	I. break through
B. There was nobody to _________ his claim that the robbery was staged.	II. boils down
C. It was difficult to _________ the layers surrounding the heir's mysterious death.	III. back up
D. There was a complete _________ after the grid station collapsed.	IV. black out

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2023: 15 June Shift 3

Take your gloves _________ before shaking someone's hand.

2025: 21 May Shift 2

Select the most appropriate expression to fill in the blank in the given sentence:

The vibrant painting _________ in the gallery, captivating all who walked by, with its bold colors and unique style.

2023: 7 June Shift 2

Replace the underlined word with a suitable option.

It is typical of the elite class to despise the poor.

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