Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, four phrasal verbs are given. You are to choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word(s)/phrase/sentence.

Revise one's knowledge of some subject.

  1. rub out

  2. rub up

  3. put out

  4. see through
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Rub up' means to refresh or revise one's knowledge, especially in the phrase 'rub up on' something. For example, you might rub up on your French before a trip. 'Rub out' means to erase, 'put out' means to extinguish, and 'see through' means to understand someone's true intentions or complete something difficult.

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