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Choose the phrasal verbs given in List-I to fill in the blanks given in List-II

LIST-I (Phrasal verbs)LIST-II (Sentences)
A. whittling awayI.The anesthetic effect is ______ and my mouth is beginning to feel sore.
B. pelting downII.I was about to leave work but something urgent has ______.
C. wearing offIII.We would have gone out for a walk if it hadn't been______.
D. cropped upIV.Every year the management is ______ at jobs. Now there are less than 100 employees left.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 2

'Whittling away' means gradually reducing, fitting the management cutting jobs each year (A-IV). 'Pelting down' describes heavy rain, explaining why the walk was cancelled (B-III). 'Wearing off' means an effect gradually fading, matching the anesthetic (C-I). 'Cropped up' means arising unexpectedly, matching the urgent matter at work (D-II).

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