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Phrasal Verbs: Hack

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Question 1
Choose the correct usage:
A
He hacked into the government database and stole a lot of data.
B
The group of hackers hacked onto the college database.
Question 1 Explanation: 
The correct phrase is hack into, which means to break into a computer system.
Question 2
Choose the correct usage:
A
He has been hacking around all morning.
B
Sam has been hacking round all morning.
Question 2 Explanation: 
The correct phrase is hack around, which means to waste time.
Question 3
Choose the correct usage:
A
He hacked down the table and burnt it in anger.
B
The protesters hacked the furniture up and burnt it.
Question 3 Explanation: 
The correct phrase is hack up, which means to chop or cut into small pieces.
Question 4
Choose the correct usage:
A
He hacks me off with his endless complaining.
B
Some people hack me on with their endless complaining.
Question 4 Explanation: 
The correct phrase is hack off, which means to annoy.
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