Examkin

Soru

Zorluk: OrtaPhrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

To prevent further economic instability, the financial regulatory body urged all commercial banks to ________ wasteful expenditure and speculative lending. Which of the following phrasal verbs correctly completes the sentence?

  1. rein inCevap
  2. B
    reign in
  3. C
    rein off
  4. D
    rule out

Cevap

The correct phrasal verb is 'rein in', which means to control, limit, or restrain spending or actions.
The phrasal verb 'rein in' means to restrain, curb, or limit activities or expenses. In this context, curbing wasteful spending aligns directly with stabilizing the financial sector.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Analyze the sentence context
The context requires a phrasal verb meaning to curb, limit, or bring under control excessive financial practices.
The regulatory authority aims to restrict unnecessary spending and lending to maintain financial stability.
2
Evaluate the meaning and spelling of candidate phrasal verbs
'Rein in' (derived from using reins to control a horse) standardly means to limit or restrain something.
It fulfills both the semantic context and standard prepositional pairing required in British and JAMB English.

Anahtar Kavram

Phrasal Verbs with Idiomatic Meanings and Homophone Discrimination
Tahmini Süre:1m 0s
Bu soruyu puanla

Konular

Phrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

Bu konudan daha fazla soru