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List-I (Sentences)List-II (Phrasal Verbs)
(A) She was very ____ with him for his offensive remarks on women in politics.(I) give away
(B) I have plenty of interesting books to ____ to book lovers.(II) cut down
(C) Strange that people easily ____ temptation and ruin their reputation!(III) cut up
(D) Rahul is trying to ____ on his smoking.(IV) give in

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs given in List-II:

Solution

Correct Option: 4

(A) She was very ____ with him for his offensive remarks on women in politics.

We need a word that means she was very upset. The right one is cut up (means emotionally hurt). → (III)

(B) I have plenty of interesting books to ____ to book lovers.

This means you give something for free. The correct phrasal verb is give away. → (I)

(C) Strange that people easily ____ temptation and ruin their reputation!

Here, it means they can’t resist or stop themselves. So, the right one is give in. → (IV)

(D) Rahul is trying to ____ on his smoking.

This is about doing something less or reducing it. The phrasal verb is cut down. → (II)

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