Directions: Which of the WORD A, B, C, and D given below DEFINES the phrase printed in bold in the sentence. If all defines the phrase then mark E as the answer.
- Jane broke in on the conversation and told us to get back to work.
mendacceleratehinderendureAll are correctOption C
break in on = interrupt (a conversation) - The police broke the demonstration up before it got out of control.
convergescatterconcentrartearrangeAll are correctOption B
break up = disperse (a crowd) or stop (a fight) - He needs to check with his parents before he goes.
foulcontactdisproportionavoidAll are correctOption B
check with = ask a person for confoirmation - How’s the research paper coming along.
improveadvanceappearprogressAll are correctOption E
come along = progress - I’ll never be able to face up to my colleagues after getting so drunk last night at the work party.
confrontevadebargainabstainAll are correctOption A
face up to = acknowledge something difficult or embarrassing - The mother dressed her son down for skipping school.
praisescoldcasualexposureAll are correctOption B
dress down = reprimand severely - She sued her boss for sexual harassment after he felt her up.
caressfondlenuzzleburrowAll are correctOption E
feel up = grope - Some people get around paying taxes by hiring a good accountant.
abideembraceevadescrutinizeAll are correctOption C
get around = avoid someone or something - I lost my job, so I am having a hard time getting by this year.
crumblebungleyieldmanageAll are correctOption D
get by = survive without having the things you need or want - We are having a surprise party for Susan next Saturday, so don’t give our surprise away by acting suspicious.
alivedotedeceivecoverAll are correctOption C
give away = betray
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