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    Question

    Read the sentence given below and the option that best fits the blank to complete the sentence meaningfully and grammatically.

    Onion prices in India have been _______ yet again and

    citizen across the country are having to significantly stretch their financial budget to make do with this change.
    A kicked up Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B kicked out Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C kicked in Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D kicked around Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E kicked off Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    kicked up (a)    is correct as “kicked up” means “to raise”. (b)   is incorrect as “kicked out” is a phrasal verb that indicates “to remove swiftly” (c)    is incorrect as “kicked in” is a phrasal verb that indicates “to begin / start to take effect”. (d)   is incorrect as “kicked around” is a phrasal verb that indicates “to bully, ill treat”. (e)    is incorrect as “kicked off” is a phrasal verb that indicates “to begin”.

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