English: Phrase Replacement/Sentence Corrections — Set 67

Directions: Which of the WORD A, B, C, and D given below DEFINES the phrase printed in Capital letters in the sentence. If all defines the phrase then mark E as the answer.

1. We’re completely SNOWED UNDER at work because it’s the end of the tax year.
   squash
   overwhelmed
   overstretch
   snarl
   All are Correct
   Option B
   Have too much work.

    

2. She told the students to BELT UP because they were making so much noise.
   silence
   racket
   clamor
   moan
   All are Correct
   Option A
   

    

3. I was so nervous in the interview that I just BLANKED OUT and couldn’t answer their questions properly.
   effervescent
   inhabited
   forgot
   brimmed
   All are Correct
   Option C
   Have a temporary memory failure.

    

4. I was really angry when he BLURTED OUT the secret.
   repudiate
   conceal
   exclaim
   condemn
   All are Correct
   Option C
   Say something quickly without thinking, especially if you shouldn’t.

    

5. We were starving and BOGGED IN when the food was served.
   dissolute
   maintain
   devour
   vindicate
   All are Correct
   Option C
   Eat enthusiastically.

    

6. Mark was sick and had to miss the party, so please don’t BRING it UP, I don’t want him to feel bad for missing it.
   throw
   feed
   lift
   broach
   All are Correct
   Option D
   To mention something. (Note: The two parts of this phrasal verb can be separated.)

    

7. I’ll CALL ON you this evening to see how you’re feeling.
   visit
   accede
   accept
   surprise
   All are Correct
   Option A
   This can mean either to visit someone, or to use someone’s or something’s knowledge.

    

8. Even though Samantha was in the last place, her brother CHEERED her ON through the entire race.
   censured
   applauded
   taunted
   decried
   All are Correct
   Option B
   To support someone by giving them words of encouragement. (Can be separated by the name or pronoun of the person/people being cheered on).

    

9. That red car just CUT me OFF and I almost crashed into it.
   flock
   mass
   bequeath
   separate
   All are Correct
   Option D
   This phrase can be used in several ways, but its general meaning is “to interrupt or stop something.” (Can be separated.)

    

10. Andrew is such a great boyfriend, when he heard that his girlfriend had a cold he DROPPED BY to bring her some soup.
    watched
    blabbed
    visited
    chaffered
    All are Correct
    Option C
    To stop by for a visit, for a short time.