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Difficulty: EasyPhrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

Match each phrasal verb on the left with its correct contextual meaning on the right.

  • Call offTo cancel a planned event
  • Put offTo postpone or delay an action
  • Carry outTo perform or execute a task
  • Bring aboutTo cause something to happen

Answer

'Call off' matches 'To cancel a planned event', 'Put off' matches 'To postpone or delay an action', 'Carry out' matches 'To perform or execute a task', and 'Bring about' matches 'To cause something to happen'.
Each phrasal verb is accurately paired with its established idiomatic meaning according to Standard British English rules tested in JAMB UTME.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the meaning of 'Call off'
'Call off' signifies abandoning or cancelling a scheduled event.
The particle 'off' combined with 'call' creates the standard phrasal verb for cancellation.
2
Identify the meaning of 'Put off'
'Put off' signifies deferring an action to a future time.
The particle 'off' with 'put' forms the phrasal verb meaning to postpone.
3
Identify the meaning of 'Carry out'
'Carry out' signifies completing or executing an assignment.
The particle 'out' with 'carry' forms the phrasal verb meaning to perform a plan or command.
4
Identify the meaning of 'Bring about'
'Bring about' signifies causing a change or result.
The particle 'about' with 'bring' forms the phrasal verb meaning to cause.

Key Concept

Contextual Meanings of Common Phrasal Verbs
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Phrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

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