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Phrasal Verbs: Live

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Question 1
Choose the correct usage:
A
He tries hard to live by the Bible.
B
It is a very arduous to live on the stringent rules of the hostel.
Question 1 Explanation: 
The correct phrase is ‘live by’, which means to follow a belief system to guide your behavior.
Question 2
Choose the correct usage:
A
It was hard to live around the recession, but we managed it.
B
It was hard to live through the recession, but we managed it.
Question 2 Explanation: 
The correct phrase is ‘live through’, which means to survive an experience, especially a difficult one.
Question 3
Choose the correct usage:
A
It is hard to live with the pain of constant illness.
B
He just could not manage to live by all the pains of his work.
Question 3 Explanation: 
The correct phrase is ‘live with’, which means to chop or cut into small pieces.
Question 4
Choose the correct usage:
A
They had to live for $ 200 a week.
B
They had to live on $ 200 a week.
Question 4 Explanation: 
The correct phrase is ‘live on’, which means using money for basic necessities.
Question 5
Choose the correct usage:
A
The concert failed to live up by the expectations of the fans.
B
John just couldn’t live up to the expectations of his teachers and seniors.
Question 5 Explanation: 
The correct phrase is ‘live up to’, which means to meet certain expectations or standards.
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