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Q51. The detective suddenly ________ a useful clue.
"Come across" in this sense means to find or encounter something by chance or unexpectedly.
Q52. "Finding by chance" is expressed by which of the following phrasal verb?
"Come upon": to find or meet someone or something, unexpectedly:
Q53. We have no alternative plan to ________ on.
the phrase "to fall back on" means to have an alternative or contingency plan in case the original plan does not work out.
Q54. Faith bears ________ a man.
"bears up" means Support, Encourage, embolden
Q55. "The Chairman is unwell and we will have to ________ the meeting for few days."
put something off means βto change something to a later time or date. synonyms are postpone, delay etc.
Q56. Find appropriate Phrasal verb for "Loiter aimlessly"
"Hang around" typically implies lingering or spending time without a clear purpose or direction. e.g:"He likes to hang around the park when he has nothing to do."
Q57. Find appropriate Phrasal verb for " Be patient "
"hold on" means "be patient. e.g:"Please hold on for a second; I'll be right with you."
Q58. Find appropriate Phrasal verb for " Resist "
"hold out" means "to resist." e.g: "He held out and didn't accept the unfair offer."
Q59. Find appropriate Phrasal verb for "postpone"
"hold over" mean "to postpone" or "to delay. e.g:"The decision on the project's approval was held over until the next board meeting."
Q60. I hope you can _________ the money you spent ! (Phrasal verbs)
"account for" means to provide an explanation or justification for something, or to give a detailed report or record of something.