Multiple choice

Directions: Supply the most appropriate word after the verb (in bold italics) in the following sentence so that the combination of the verb and the supplied word becomes a proper phrasal verb.

I tried really hard to choke _____ my anger at his rude behaviour.

  1. off

  2. of

  3. back

  4. over

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

Choke back means to try not to show your emotions.