Multiple choice

Directions: Select the right meaning of the phrase given below from the given choices.

To egg on

  1. to support

  2. to love

  3. to incite

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase "to egg on" means to encourage, urge, or incite someone to do something, often something unwise or risky. Option C "to incite" correctly captures this meaning of urging someone toward an action.

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