A list of four words is given, followed by some choices. Choose the alternative that you can combine with every word in the list to form a familiar word or phrase. In, down, for, out
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A list of four words is given, followed by some choices. Choose the alternative that you can combine with every word in the list to form a familiar word or phrase.
In, down, for, out
- pray
- try
- grow
- stand
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - stand
“Stand in”, “stand down”, “stand for” and “stand out” are all common phrasal verbs. “Pray”, “try” and “grow” each fail with at least one of the four words, for example “pray down”, “try down” and “grow for”.
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