Phrasal Verbs: Gnaw

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Question 1

Choose the correct usage

A	The way he gnawed at her, it was so perturbing.
B	The way he gnawed on her, it was so perturbing.

Question 1 Explanation:

The correct usage is gnaw at. Gnaw at means ‘Trouble, worry or annoy someone; harm gradually’.

Question 2

Choose the correct usage

A	The fatal tumor gnawed away through her entire body and ultimately took her life away.
B	The fatal tumor gnawed away at her entire body and ultimately took her life away.

Question 2 Explanation:

The correct usage is gnaw away at. Gnaw away at means ‘Harm gradually’.

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