Vocabulary

Phrasal Verbs

Easy

Fill in the blanks with the correct set of words, from the given options:-

He __________ the fireworks in such a way that they would ------------ at exactly 7pm.

set in, set out

set up, set aside

set up, set off

set off, set on

✅ Correct Option: 3

'Set up' means to arrange or install, fitting the first blank about preparing the fireworks. 'Set off' means to detonate or trigger, fitting the second blank about the fireworks going off at 7 pm. Hence 'set up, set off'.

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Choose the correct option to complete the statement given below:

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From the given options, choose the most appropriate option that best expresses the meaning of the phrasal verb:- Put off

2023: 1 June Shift 1

Fill in the blank with a suitable Phrasal Verb from the options given below :

While walking along the road side, Raju ________ one of his old schoolmates.

2025: 20 May Shift 2

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

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Phrasal verbs)
---	---
(A) It is possible to ______ any job interview by just talking about your interests.	(I) get down
(B) It appears that the temperature will soon ______ to zero.	(II) get by
(C) In some organisations you never ______ the position for which you were hired.	(III) get back
(D) I have to ______ to London to complete my project that is now long overdue..	(IV) get beyond

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2026: 18 May Shift 2

Choose the appropriate option to complete the following sentence:

"Did you notice how the students _________ at the last moment ? That really riled me up."

2026: 19 May Shift 1

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

List-I (Sentences)	List-II (Phrasal Verbs)
(A) My mother will always ___ me in all my difficult times.	(I) stand out
(B) Four points ___ as being more important than the rest.	(II) stand up
(C) You must ___ for your rights.	(III) stands for
(D) I.I.M. ___ Indian Institute of Management.	(IV) stand by

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks with the correct set of words, from the given options:- He __________ the fireworks in such a way that they would ------------ at exactly 7pm.

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Fill in the blanks with the correct set of words, from the given options:-

He __________ the fireworks in such a way that they would ------------ at exactly 7pm.