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Phrasal Verbs Quiz: Ask around, Abide by, Add up to

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What does it mean to 'ask around'?

To follow a specific set of rules

To explain something in great detail

To suddenly become very angry

To inquire from many different people in order to get information or help (correct)

Which best describes the phrase 'abide by'?

To accept and follow a rule, decision, or instruction (correct)

To result in a certain total or make sense

To stop functioning due to a fault

To suddenly become very angry

What does 'add up to' mean?

To result in a certain total or make sense (correct)

To enter a building illegally by force

To inquire from many different people in order to get information or help

To explode or inflate something

In the phrase 'blow up', what does 'metaphorically' mean?

Used as a figure of speech to describe someone suddenly becoming very angry Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'break down' as used in the text?

To lose control of feelings and start crying or to explain something in detail Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'break out' typically refer to?

Sudden start of something unpleasant Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'bring down' mean?

To cause something to fall or reduce it Signup and view all the answers

How is the phrase 'call around' similar to 'ask around'?

Both involve inquiring to multiple people for information Signup and view all the answers

What does 'care for' mean in the given context?

To have a preference for something or look after someone or something Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'check out' as used in the text?

To investigate or leave a hotel after paying the bill Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Idiomatic Expressions

'Ask around' means to inquire or seek information from various people, often in an informal way.

Abide by

To 'abide by' a rule, decision, or agreement means to accept and follow it.

Add up to

The phrase 'add up to' means to equal a total amount or to make sense when combined.

Blow Up

In the phrase 'blow up', 'metaphorically' means to increase or enlarge something, such as an issue or a problem, rather than physically exploding.

Break Down

To 'break down' means to divide a complex problem or task into smaller, manageable parts or to explain something in a simpler way.

Break Out

The phrase 'break out' typically refers to escaping or getting free from a confined or restricted situation.

Bring Down

To 'bring down' something or someone means to cause its failure, defeat, or downfall.

Call Around

The phrase 'call around' is similar to 'ask around', as it involves contacting or inquiring with various people to gather information.

Care For

To 'care for' someone or something means to feel affection or concern for them or it.

Check Out

To 'check out' a place, service, or situation means to examine, investigate, or try it out to gather more information.

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Test your knowledge of phrasal verbs with this quiz featuring common expressions like 'ask around', 'abide by', and 'add up to'. See how well you understand the meanings and usage of these verb phrases.