Multiple choice

Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases marked as ‘A’ and ‘B’ that are italicized or highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options that follow, choose the correct one.

(i) The college (A) breaks up (B) breaks open today. (ii) I am sorry I cannot (A) call up (B) call upon your name. (iii) This piece of tin would (A) do without (B) do for a lid. (iv) She can (A) draw on (B) draw up her brother in times of need.

  1. AABA

  2. ABBA

  3. AABA

  4. ABBB

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In sentence (i) the correct option is A. The phrasal verb breaks up indicates the end of regular classes. The phrasal verb breaks open indicates opening something with a force.

In sentence (ii) the correct option is A. The phrasal verb call up indicates announcing. The phrasal verb call upon indicates summon or request a meeting. 

In sentence (iii) the correct option is B. The preposition, do without indicates an absence or omission. The verb do refers to an informal equivalent of the action of work. 

In sentence (iv) the correct option is A. The verb, draw on means to be able to make use of a resource for personal benefit. The verb draw up indicates preparing a list.