Question

Match the blanks in List-I with appropriate Phrasal Verbs in List-II

List-I (Sentence)	List-II (Phrasal Verb)
(A) I thought she looked a little older, _______ by all her new responsibilities.	(IV) weighed down
(B) She decided to _______ half a kg. of almonds and put them in a jar for her snack time.	(I) weigh out
(C) We will have to _______ all the alternatives before taking the final call.	(II) weigh up
(D) Several leading architects _______ with suggestions regarding the design of the new museum.	(III) weighed in

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (B), (A), (C), (D)
• B. (B), (D), (A), (C)
• C. (A), (D), (B), (C)
• D. (A), (C), (B), (D)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To correctly match the items in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs from List-II, comprehension of the contextual usage of these phrasal verbs is essential:

1. (A) Sentence: I thought she looked a little older, _______ by all her new responsibilities.
   Matching Phrasal Verb: (IV) weighed down.
   Explanation: The idiom "weighed down" signifies being burdened or overloaded, accurately reflecting the state of being overwhelmed by responsibilities.
2. (B) Sentence: She decided to _______ half a kg. of almonds and put them in a jar for her snack time.
   Matching Phrasal Verb: (I) weigh out.
   Explanation: "Weigh out" is used to measure a specific quantity, which is appropriate for portioning the almonds.
3. (C) Sentence: We will have to _______ all the alternatives before taking the final call.
   Matching Phrasal Verb: (II) weigh up.
   Explanation: "Weigh up" denotes the act of considering or evaluating various options, fitting the context of assessing alternatives prior to making a decision.
4. (D) Sentence: Several leading architects _______ with suggestions regarding the design of the new museum.
   Matching Phrasal Verb: (III) weighed in.
   Explanation: "Weighed in" refers to contributing an opinion or suggestion, which is suitable for offering input on the museum's design.

Correct Answer: Sequence: (A), (D), (B), (C).