Multiple choice

Directions: Select the appropriate word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.

The leaders put ______ a rebellion in their country by appeasing the different groups.

  1. up

  2. down

  3. on

  4. off

  5. away

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

Phrasal preposition. 'Put down' means 'to crush; repress'.