Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option that best completes the sentence.

“Don’t ___________ the severity of your offence. It won’t make your act any less serious.”

  1. knock down

  2. play down

  3. break down

  4. hand down

  5. turn down
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The phrasal verb ‘play down’ means – minimise or make something appear less important... It is thus the best option to complete the sentence. “Don’t play down the severity of your offence. It won’t make your act any less serious.”

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