Question

Match the sentences in List-I with the Phrasal Verbs in List-II

List-I (Sentence)	List-II (Phrasal Verb)
(A) I hope I am able to ___ the high standards set by my predecessor.	(III) live up to
(B) I think if he continues to ___ dishonest means, he will be caught sooner or later.	(I) live by
(C) It’s the rule of the sea that big fish ___ the flesh of small fish.	(II) live on
(D) She decided to ___ her inheritance instead of looking for a job.	(IV) live off

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To accurately associate sentences with their corresponding phrasal verbs, an examination of each sentence's context is necessary:

• (A) "I hope I am able to ___ the high standards set by my predecessor." - The expression "live up to" signifies the attainment of expected standards. Consequently, the correct pairing is:
  (A) - (III) live up to.
• (B) "I think if he continues to ___ dishonest means, he will be caught sooner or later." - The phrase "live by" denotes adherence to specific principles or regulations. Therefore, the appropriate match is:
  (B) - (I) live by.
• (C) "It’s the rule of the sea that big fish ___ the flesh of small fish." - The idiom "live on" refers to survival or sustenance derived from a particular source. Thus, the correct association is:
  (C) - (IV) live off.
• (D) "She decided to ___ her inheritance instead of looking for a job." - The phrase "live off" indicates dependence on something for financial support or subsistence. Consequently, the correct pairing is:
  (D) - (II) live on.

The conclusive answer is: (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)