- This test assesses your knowledge of Phrasal Verbs.
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Phrasal Verbs: Box
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Question 1 |
Choose the correct usage
Being boxed around on both the sides by bigger vehicles, I waited patiently for the traffic to clear. | |
Being boxed in on both the sides by bigger vehicles, I waited patiently for the traffic to clear. |
Question 1 Explanation:
The correct expression is box in. Box in means ‘Prevent something from moving, especially vehicles.’
Question 2 |
Choose the correct usage
I boxed away the extra stuff and sent it to the old age home. | |
I boxed up the extra stuff and sent it to the old age home. |
Question 2 Explanation:
The correct expression is box away. Box away means ‘Pack things in boxes to move them.’
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Question 2: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/box+up says exactly the contrary to the explanation.