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📚 Phrasal Verbs Practice
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Q51. He rose to power through flattery.
by means of — using; via.
The sentence says he rose to power through flattery, meaning flattery was the method used. "By means of" means using that method.
Use "by means of" to talk about how something is done.
She explained the success by means of hard work and luck.
Q52. His honesty was doubted.
"called in question": to cause doubts about something
Q53. I will oppose him very strongly
tooth and nail — to oppose or defend something with great effort and determination.
In the sentence, “oppose him very strongly” shows fighting hard, which is exactly what “tooth and nail” means.
Use with verbs like fight, defend, oppose, or resist.
They fought tooth and nail to win the contract.
Q54. I am going to sell my furniture.
"dispose of": to give away, to get rid of
Q55. She found the perfect title for her new novel.
"hit upon": to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
Q56. My friend conceals nothing from me.
"keep back": refuse, hide, retain.
Q57. We regard her as our mother.
"look upon": perceive, regard as, think of.
Q58. The prisoner _________ from his guards. (Phrasal verbs)
"broke away": escape, run away.
Q59. I cannot __________ the meaning of this verse. (Phrasal verbs)
"make out": understand, comprehend.
Q60. The weary traveller ________ the door of a deserted house in a forest. (Phrasal verbs)
knocked at — to touch a door to get someone's attention or announce presence.
It fits because the traveler is at a door, trying to gain entry by making a sound on it.
Use "knock at" with doors or entrances.
The weary traveller knocked at the door of a deserted house.