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Phrasal Verbs: Cast-1
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Question 1 |
Choose the correct usage
The opposition is casting about for support. | |
The opposition is casting by for support. |
Question 1 Explanation:
The correct expression is ‘cast about for’. Cast about for means ‘Try to find something.’
Question 2 |
Choose the correct usage
The NGO’s are casting after for getting help for destitute children. | |
The NGO’s are casting around for getting help for destitute children. |
Question 2 Explanation:
The correct expression is ‘cast around for’. Cast around for means ‘Make something bigger or thicker.’
Question 3 |
Choose the correct usage
She was cast aside to her relatives. | |
She was cast aside by her relatives. |
Question 3 Explanation:
The correct expression is ‘cast aside’. Cast aside means ‘Dispose, get rid of, ignore because you no longer like something or someone.’
Question 4 |
Choose the correct usage
As soon as the passengers boarded the luxury ship the crew cast it off. | |
As soon as the passengers boarded the luxury ship the crew cast it across. |
Question 4 Explanation:
The correct expression is ‘cast off’. Cast off means ‘Untie a boat so it's free to sail.’
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