- This test assesses your knowledge of Phrasal Verbs.
- Every question essentially contains a usage tip, so solve carefully.
- Note down the phrasal verbs you are not aware of.
- Solve the same test again to memorize the tips.
Phrasal Verbs: Muscle
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Question 1 |
Choose the correct usage:
He was deliberately kept out of the team but he somehow muscled in. | |
He was deliberately kept out of the team but he somehow muscled up. |
Question 1 Explanation:
The correct phrase is muscle in, which means to become involved in something when your involvement is not wanted.
Question 2 |
Choose the correct usage:
He muscled on the decisions even when he was deliberately kept out of the team. | |
He muscled in on the decisions even when he was deliberately kept out of the team. |
Question 2 Explanation:
The correct phrase is muscle in on, which means to become involved in something despite opposition to your involvement.
Question 3 |
Choose the correct usage:
He muscled into the decisions even when he was deliberately kept out of the discussion. | |
He muscled on the decisions even when he was deliberately kept out of the discussion. |
Question 3 Explanation:
The correct phrase is muscle into, which means to become involved even though there is opposition to your involvement.
Question 4 |
Choose the correct usage:
They used their power to muscle off the opposition. | |
They used their power to muscle out the opposition. |
Question 4 Explanation:
The correct phrase is muscle out, which means to use power, contacts, etc, to force someone out.
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