Question

In response, the unions called off the mass memorial service that was originally scheduled last year.

Q: Answer-In response, the unions called off the mass memorial service that was originally scheduled last year...

The phrasal verb call off means to decide that a planned event, especially a sports event, will not happen, or to end an activity because it is no longer useful or possible. The phrasal verb bring about means to cause something to happen. In response, the unions brought about the mass memorial service that was originally scheduled last year.

In the question given below, a phrasal verb is given in bold. From the options, pick out the phrasal verb that is a near antonym to the phrasal verb that is emboldened in the question, such that, the use of the phrasal verb from the options makes the sentence a complete opposite of the sentence given.

A called after

B brought about

C brought down

D called away

E put down

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