Phrasal Verbs: Add

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Question 1

Choose the correct usage:

A	All the facts were added up to form a conclusion.
B	He added down the facts to reach to a conclusion.

Question 1 Explanation:

The correct phrase is add up, which means to have different parts adding up to form sense.

Question 2

Choose the correct usage:

A	The tough essay topics added in the difficulty level.
B	All the extra men added to the confusion.

Question 2 Explanation:

The correct phrase is add to, which means to increase the size, amount, number etc. of something.

Question 3

Choose the correct usage:

A	You have to add the VAT on to the price they give.
B	You have to add the VAT off to the price they give.

Question 3 Explanation:

The correct phrase is add on to , which means a thing is added or included with something else.

Question 4

Choose the correct usage:

A	Trains delays are getting worse and with the high fares, it all adds up to misery for the commuters.
B	All the exam tension plus punishments add down to misery for students.

Question 4 Explanation:

The correct phrase is add up to , which means a number of things leading to a particular result.

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