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Difficulty: MediumPhrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

Fill in the blank with the appropriate particle to complete the phrasal verb in the sentence below.

Answer:The management committee decided to delay the product launch until the technical team could iron 【out】 all remaining software glitches.

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The correct particle is 'out', forming the phrasal verb 'iron out'.
The phrasal verb 'iron out' means to settle, resolve, or eliminate difficulties, differences, or technical problems. In this context, it accurately completes the sentence regarding software glitches.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence to identify the intended meaning of the verb combination.
The sentence discusses resolving or eliminating remaining technical glitches prior to a product launch.
Phrasal verbs depend on specific particles to convey idiomatic meanings.
2
Select the correct particle that combines with 'iron' to mean resolving problems or clearing up minor details.
The particle 'out' pairs with 'iron' to produce 'iron out'.
In Standard British and English grammar required by JAMB, 'iron out' is a standard phrasal verb meaning to settle, resolve, or remove difficulties.

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Phrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs
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