Phrase Correction Set 1

Phrase Correction related questions is a newly introduced section in competitive exams. A phrasal verb is a combination of words (a verb + a preposition or verb +adverb) that when used together, usually take on a different meaning to that of the original verb. These types of questions are asked in many forms one of which has been discussed in this tests

Directions (1-5): In each question, there is pair of words/phrases that highlighted. From the highlighted word(s)/phrase(s), select the most appropriate word(s)/phrase(s) to form correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.

Q1.
I.The judge has suspended the inquiry(a)/enquiry(b) into the police shooting of the escaped mental patient.
II.I had to break(a)/brake(b) suddenly when a cat ran in front of the car.
III.I don’t know whether(a)/weather(b) to go for a hike or a swim.
(a)bba
(b)aab
(c)aba
(d)bab
(e)bbb

Q2.
I. I kept getting passed(a)/past(b) on the interstate today.
II.In the passed(a)/past(b), I drove a lot faster.
III. A peace(a)/piece(b) of pie would be great right now.
(a)aab
(b)aaa
(c)baa
(d)abb
(e)bab

Q3.
I. I spend much of my time at the shops, wandering through the isle(a)/aisles (b)
II.She handed over the reign(a)/reins(b) of the company to her successor
III.only by researching stocks thoroughly can a client insure(a)/ensure(b) against being misled
(a)baa
(b)abb
(c)bbb
(d)bab
(e)aba

Q4.
I.The budget has been pared(a)/pair(b) to the bone.
II.My insurance will accept(a)/except(b) the charges for the accident.
III.We put a board(a)/bored(b) on the roof to fix the leak.
(a)baa
(b)aaa
(c)aba
(d)baa
(e)abb

Q5.
I. After he was sick for several days, his face was pail(a)/pale(b).
II. The fight scene(a)/seen(b) in the movie was extremely exciting!
III. My favorite stringed instrument is the base(a)/bass(b) because it is so big.
(a)bbb
(b)abb
(c)aab
(d)baa
(e) bab

Answers:

1. C 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. E