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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