- This test assesses your knowledge of Phrasal Verbs.
- Every question essentially contains a usage tip, so solve carefully.
- Note down the phrasal verbs you are not aware of.
- Solve the same test again to memorize the tips.
Phrasal Verbs: Measure
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Question 1 |
Choose the correct usage:
Her poetry is not good enough to be measured with that of the rest of the participants. | |
Her poetry is not good enough to be measured against that of the rest of the participants. |
Question 1 Explanation:
The correct phrase is measured against, which means to evaluate or judge by comparison.
Question 2 |
Choose the correct usage:
The length of my dress was measured off for alteration. | |
The length of my dress was measured up for alteration. |
Question 2 Explanation:
The correct phrase is measure off, which means to mark a length on something to cut it or to measure something and mark the point where it ends or will be cut.
Question 3 |
Choose the correct usage:
The shopkeeper measured out the grocery. | |
The shopkeeper measured the grocery. |
Question 3 Explanation:
The correct phrase is measure out, which means to measure or weigh amount needed.
Question 4 |
Choose the correct usage:
Your work measures in the standards of our publication. | |
Your work measures up the standards of our publication. |
Question 4 Explanation:
The correct phrase is measure up, which means to be good enough, meet the required standard.
Question 5 |
Choose the correct usage:
I will try to measure off to your expectations on me. | |
I will try to measure up to your expectations on me. |
Question 5 Explanation:
The correct phrase is measure up to, which means to be good enough or worth of something.
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