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Phrasal Verbs: Grind
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Question 1 |
Choose the correct usage
This Calculus makes me feel witless, but I will grind away till I don’t get it. | |
This Calculus makes me feel witless, but I will grind onto till I don’t get it. |
Question 1 Explanation:
The correct usage is grind away. Grind away means ‘Keep working at something’.
Question 2 |
Choose the correct usage
He’s such an electron- always negative, can grind down anyone anytime. | |
He’s such an electron- always negative, can grind into anyone anytime. |
Question 2 Explanation:
The correct usage is grind down. Grind down means ‘Reduce or destroy someone's enthusiasm’.
Question 3 |
Choose the correct usage
She ground the cheese slice into the bread slice along with some fresh lettuce and onion. | |
She ground the cheese slice in the bread slice along with some fresh lettuce and onion. |
Question 3 Explanation:
The correct usage is grind into. Grind into means ‘Press or twist something hard into something else’.
Question 4 |
Choose the correct usage
And the bride continued to grind about while the groom just listened. | |
And the bride continued to grind on while the groom just listened. |
Question 4 Explanation:
The correct usage is grind on. Grind on means ‘Talk endlessly; Proceed relentlessly’.
Question 5 |
Choose the correct usage
It is so problematic to grind in a new dish everyday for the child. | |
It is so problematic to grind out a new dish everyday for the child. |
Question 5 Explanation:
The correct usage is ground out. Ground out means ‘Produce something with great difficulty’.
Question 6 |
Choose the correct usage
She ground up coriander, mint and basil along with the special spices to make the delicious Indian chutney. | |
She ground amidst coriander, mint and basil along with the special spices to make the delicious Indian chutney. |
Question 6 Explanation:
The correct usage is grind up. Grind up means ‘Reduce to small pieces’.
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