Question
Wages are failing to _____________ with inflation.
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate phrasal verbs. If none of the given phrasal verbs are correct, choose E, that is āNone of theseā as the answer.Solution
The phrase ākeep up with somethingā means āto do whatever is necessary to stay level or equal with someone or somethingā. This is the correct phrasal verb here. Put up with something- to accept or continue to accept an unpleasant situation or experience Set up- arrange. Get up- to get out of bed. Wages are failing to keep up with inflation.
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