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Topic

Phrasal Verbs

Asked 4 times in EPFO, peaking in 2016.
4
PYQs
1
Exams
1
Years active
2016–2016
Span
2016
Peak
4/4
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in EPFO — 4 of 4 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2016
  • Recurs across 1 years (2016–2016)

Across exams

EPFO · 4

How the concept evolved

416
Rising — more than half its appearances (4 of 4) are since 2016.

Sample questions

You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
EPFO2016
Which one of the following phrasal verbs may be used in the blank space in the sentence, "He is fond of art and seems _____ (suited) to be an artist"?
  1. A fit out
  2. B bring out
  3. C cut out ✓
  4. D suit out
✓ Correct answer: (C)
English Language › Grammar & Usage
EPFO2016
Which one of the following phrasal verbs may be used in the blank space in the beginning, but now all the troubles have _____ (appeared)"?
  1. A cropped up ✓
  2. B come about
  3. C come out
  4. D rushed in
✓ Correct answer: (A)
English Language › Grammar & Usage
EPFO2016
Which one of the following phrasal verbs may be used in the blank space in the sentence, "No one knows how it all _____ (happened)"?
  1. A came across
  2. B came about ✓
  3. C came into
  4. D came forward
✓ Correct answer: (B)
English Language › Grammar & Usage

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