Vocabulary

Phrasal Verbs

Easy

Choose the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence:

After years of hard work, my sister's efforts finally __ when she got a promotion.

paid up

paid off

paid in

paid of

✅ Correct Option: 2

Option 1: paid up -> means to settle a debt completely, not related to efforts yielding results.

Option 2: paid off -> means to yield good results or be successful after effort.

Option 3: paid in -> means to deposit money, not applicable to efforts and success.

Option 4: paid of -> grammatically incorrect; not a valid phrasal verb.

Hence, Option 2: paid off -> "paid off" is the correct phrasal verb to express that someone's efforts were successful and resulted in a positive outcome, in this case, a promotion -> correct

2023: 1 June Shift 1

Fill in blank with the most appropriate Phrasal Verb from the options given below :

I set my alarm clock because I have to ________ early tomorrow.

2026: 21 May Shift 1

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the phrasal verbs given in List-II.

List-I (Sentences)	List-II (Phrasal Verbs)
(A) The media needs to ___ communal feelings.	(I) pulled down
(B) They ____ the old building to save people's lives.	(II) play down
(C) He ___ people's emotions for his personal benefit.	(III) pulled off
(D) He _____ the event efficiently despite many obstacles.	(IV) plays upon

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2026: 20 May Shift 1

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the options given below:-

_________, there is a snake under the bush.

2023: 7 June Shift 2

Replace the underlined word with a suitable option.

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

2026: 19 May Shift 2

Fill in the blanks given in List-I with the correct Phrasal Verbs given in List-II

LIST-I (Sentences)		LIST-II (Phrasal Verbs)
A.	When my father learns about my extravagant expenditure on this trip he is sure going to___	I. looking after
B.	The clever salesman ________ the product's price as per his customer's profile.	II. watch out
C.	I'm ___ his adminstrative affairs while he's in the hospital.	III. jacks up
D.	________ for ice on the road during extreme winters.	IV. blow up

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2026: 14 May Shift 1

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option to complete the sentence:

The management hiked the workers' wages to ________with the rise in prices.

Choose the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence: After years of hard work, my sister's efforts finally __ when she got a promotion.

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Choose the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence:

After years of hard work, my sister's efforts finally __ when she got a promotion.