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Phrasal Verbs: Latch

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Question 1
Choose the correct usage
A
Their situation was totally different, but she did manage to latch on.
B
Their situation was totally different, but she did manage to latch in.
Question 1 Explanation: 
The correct usage is latch on. Latch on means ‘Understand, often after a long time’.
Question 2
Choose the correct usage
A
His boss finally latched inside it when she figured out that the reason was actually genuine.
B
His boss finally latched on to it when she figured out that the reason was actually genuine.
Question 2 Explanation: 
The correct usage is latch on to. Latch on to means ‘Understand something, often after a long time’.
Question 3
Choose the correct usage
A
After the circuit was completed, the switch was latched onto it.
B
After the circuit was completed, the switch was latched on it.
Question 3 Explanation: 
The correct usage is latch onto. Latch onto can mean ‘Connect to something; Decide or realize that something is good or profitable’.
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