Direction (Qs.1-5): Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase given in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, mark (5) as the answer.
Question No : 1
We called on but we weren’t able to find the car part we needed to fix the gear system.
(1) called off
(2) called back
(3) called around
(4) called up
(5) No correction required
Question No : 2
If everyone chips in they can get the whole kitchen painted by today afternoon.
(1) chips on
(2) chips up
(3) chips off
(4) chips towards
(5) No correction required
Question No : 3
Hang up there. I’m sure you’ll find a better job very soon because you are very sincere.
(1) hang on
(2) hang back
(3) hang out
(4) hang in
(5) No correction required
Question No : 4
When I think of on my youth, I wish I had studied harder and had secured good grades.
(1) think over
(2) think about
(3) think out
(4) think back
(5) No correction required
Question No : 5
A stranger cut through with unsolicited advice on how we could fix our relationship.
(1) cut out
(2) cut about
(3) cut back
(4) cut in
(5) No correction required