New Enroll in RBI Grade B New Batch - Starts on May 21

    Question

    Fill in the blanks with the appropriate phrasal verbs. If none of the given phrasal verbs are correct, choose E, that is ‘None of these’ as the answer.

    A storm of protest ________________ after council

    officials released critical figures just hours before a crunch meeting.
    A cheered up Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B blew up Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C threw up Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D got up Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The phrasal verb ‘blow up’ means ‘to suddenly become very angry’. This is the correct phrasal verb. Cheer up- to feel encouraged and happier, or to cause someone to feel this way. Throw up- to vomit. Get up- to stand up. A storm of protest blew up after council officials released critical figures just hours before a crunch meeting.

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