Vocabulary

Phrasal Verbs

Medium

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs from List-II:

List-I List-II
(Sentences) (Phrasal Verbs)
(A) He has not been able to the sudden demise of his mother. (I) get off
(B) I hate to so early. (II) get on
(C) After you the bus, you will reach your destination within five minutes. (III) get up
(D) Leave early for the station if you want to the train. (IV) get over

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

✅ Correct Option: 4

(A) "get over" (IV) -> means to recover from or cope with a difficult emotional situation like the death of a loved one.

(B) "get up" (III) -> means to wake up or rise from bed in the morning.

(D) "get on" (II) -> means to board or catch a vehicle like a train.

Hence, Option 4: (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) -> Each phrasal verb correctly fits the context: "get over" for emotional recovery, "get up" for waking early, "get off" for leaving the bus, and "get on" for boarding the train -> correct

2025: 20 May Shift 2

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

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Phrasal Verbs)
(A) The evidence presented in the trial will certainly _____ his claims of innocence.	(I) beat out
(B) The storm began to _____ on the city, leaving behind widespread damage and power outages.	(II) bear on
(C) The small start-up managed to _____ its larger competitors by offering more innovative solutions and better customer service.	(III) bear out
(D) The new research findings could _____ our understanding of the disease and lead to better treatment options.	(IV) beat down

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2025: 24 May Shift 1

Match the phrasal verbs given in List-I with the underlined expressions in the sentences given in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Phrasal Verbs)	(Sentences)
(A) Keep off	(I) She is going to the dentist to have her tooth extracted this afternoon
(B) Pull it off	(II) This is such a lovely photo I'd like to have it enlarged and framed for my wall.
(C) Pulled out	(III) Please don't walk on the grass.
(D) Blown up	(IV) Her idea for a new business is brilliant. I just hope she can succeed.

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2025: 24 May Shift 2

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

List-I	List-II
(Phrasal verbs)	(Meanings)
(A) Call off	(I) Mention or introduce a topic in conversation
(B) Bring up	(II) Reject an offer or request
(C) Look into	(III) Cancel something planned
(D) Turn down	(IV) Investigate or examine a matter carefully

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: 11 May Shift 1

Select the correct words given in List-I to complete the sentences given in List-II :-

	LIST-I		LIST-II
A.	laid off	I.	The wise people always___ money for old age.
B.	lay up	II.	The workers were___ due to financial problems.
C.	laid out	III.	He always violated the rules ___ by the office.
D.	laid down	IV.	The gardens were _______ with lawns and flower beds.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2023: 15 June Shift 3

Take your gloves _________ before shaking someone's hand.

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Phrasal Verbs)
(A) He has not been able to ______ the sudden demise of his mother.	(I) get off
(B) I hate to ______ so early.	(II) get on
(C) After you ______ the bus, you will reach your destination within five minutes.	(III) get up
(D) Leave early for the station if you want to ______ the train.	(IV) get over

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