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.

    His lawyer told him he could not understand why the

    Justice Department would bring up a charge on the technicality of one misdated check.
    A turn up Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B hold back Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C run away Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D put up Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E bring in Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The phrasal verb ‘bring up’ means ‘to start to talk about a particular subject’. The phrasal verb ‘hold back’ means ‘to not speak or state an opinion’. His lawyer told him he could not understand why the Justice Department would hold back a charge on the technicality of one misdated check.

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