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Difficulty: MediumPhrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

Match each phrasal verb listed on the left with its appropriate contextual definition on the right.

  • crop uphappen or appear unexpectedly
  • tamper withinterfere with or alter something without authorization
  • bank onrely or depend on something with confidence
  • phase outgradually discontinue or eliminate something over time

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'Crop up' matches 'happen or appear unexpectedly', 'tamper with' matches 'interfere with or alter something without authorization', 'bank on' matches 'rely or depend on something with confidence', and 'phase out' matches 'gradually discontinue or eliminate something over time'.
Each item is correctly matched based on standard dictionary and contextual usage in Standard British English: 'crop up' means to happen unexpectedly, 'tamper with' means unauthorized alteration, 'bank on' means relying confidently, and 'phase out' means gradual elimination.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the contextual meaning of 'crop up'
Matched to 'happen or appear unexpectedly'
The phrasal verb 'crop up' refers to problems or events arising suddenly without prior warning.
2
Determine the contextual meaning of 'tamper with'
Matched to 'interfere with or alter something without authorization'
The prepositional verb 'tamper with' implies unauthorized or illicit meddling with documents, systems, or evidence.
3
Determine the contextual meaning of 'bank on'
Matched to 'rely or depend on something with confidence'
The prepositional verb 'bank on' means to count on or trust that a specific result will occur.
4
Determine the contextual meaning of 'phase out'
Matched to 'gradually discontinue or eliminate something over time'
The phrasal verb 'phase out' describes a systematic reduction or planned end of a product, policy, or practice.

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Phrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs
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