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Phrasal Verbs: Sniff

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Question 1
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
A
Maria sniffed around for more shopping details.
B
Maria sniffed at more shopping details.
Question 1 Explanation: 
Sniff around means to look around to see how good something is.
Question 2
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
A
The editor sniffed in the content of the article.
B
The editor sniffed at the content of the article.
Question 2 Explanation: 
Sniff at means to disapprove.
Question 3
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
A
The dog sniffed out 400 pounds of cocaine.
B
The dog sniffed in 400 pounds of cocaine.
Question 3 Explanation: 
sniff out means to find something by smell.
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