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Zorluk: OrtaPhrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

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

  • bear outTo substantiate or confirm an assertion
  • gloss overTo treat a mistake or problem as unimportant
  • break offTo abruptly terminate a discussion or relationship
  • bring roundTo persuade someone to accept a particular opinion

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'bear out' matches with 'To substantiate or confirm an assertion'; 'gloss over' matches with 'To treat a mistake or problem as unimportant'; 'break off' matches with 'To abruptly terminate a discussion or relationship'; and 'bring round' matches with 'To persuade someone to accept a particular opinion'.
Each phrasal verb is accurately paired with its standard contextual definition as required by Standard British English grammar guidelines in JAMB UTME.

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1
Determine the contextual meaning of 'bear out'
'bear out' means to corroborate or provide supporting evidence for a claim
Analyzing the combined sense of the root verb 'bear' with the particle 'out'
2
Determine the contextual meaning of 'gloss over'
'gloss over' means to conceal or minimize errors or uncomfortable truths
Recognizing formal register phrasal verb usage
3
Determine the contextual meaning of 'break off'
'break off' means to suddenly cease an interaction or relationship
Identifying particle function with the verb stem 'break'
4
Determine the contextual meaning of 'bring round'
'bring round' means to win someone over to a viewpoint through argument
Evaluating persuasive idiomatic expressions

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