Exercise

1. I couldn’t understand a word of what he said.

a) make out

b) bring about

c) put by

2. The young man has planned to save some money each month.

a) turn up

b) put by

c) make out

3. The chairman invited the speaker to present his arguments.

a) called upon

b) went in for

c) called off

4. The teacher asked the boy to examine his work carefully.

a) go through

b) give in

c) make off

5. The dog looked as if it was about to attack me.

a) go for

b) go in for

c) go on with

6. Dogs seldom tolerate cats because the cats are capable of harming them.

a) go with
b) put up with

c) put by

7. The terrorists finally surrendered after fighting continuously for twenty four hours.

a) gave in

b) gave away

c) passed away

8. The Mayor distributed the prizes at the sports meet.

a) gave in

b) gave away

c) gave out

9. His irresponsible habits caused his ruin.

a) brought about

b) brought up

c) got around

10. An Ad Hoc committee has been established by the government to look into the matter.

a) set up

b) put out

c) set off