Question

    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.

    In addition, the Capitals will pick up roughly a

    third of Jagr's contract in its four remaining years.
    A pick on Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B drop in Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C pick over Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D drop off Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E put up Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Pick up- to increase or improve. Drop off- a reduction in the amount or level of something. Pick on- to criticize, punish, or be unkind to the same person often and unfairly. Drop in- to come for a visit, esp. without having received an invitation for a specific time. Pick over- to examine a group of things carefully in order to choose the ones you want. Put up- to attach something In addition, the Capitals will drop off roughly a third of Jagr's contract in its four remaining years.

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