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Phrasal Verbs: Plough
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Question 1 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
We PLOUGHED BACK all the profits to grow the company. | |
We PLOUGHED OUT all the profits to grow the company. |
Question 1 Explanation:
The correct expression is Plough back. Plough back means to re-invest money you have made into a business
Question 2 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
The bus skidded and PLOUGHED INTO the bus stop. | |
The bus skidded and PLOUGHED UPTO the bus stop. |
Question 2 Explanation:
The correct expression is Plough into. Plough into means to collide into at speed
Question 3 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
It was really boring, but we PLOUGHED BY | |
It was really boring, but we PLOUGHED ON. |
Question 3 Explanation:
The correct expression is Plough on. Plough on means to continue doing something you don't want tot
Question 4 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
We PLOUGHED ALONG all seven courses. | |
We PLOUGHED THROUGH all seven courses. |
Question 4 Explanation:
The correct expression is Plough through. Plough through means to move through somewhere where there is little space or there are obstacles or to eat a big meal
Question 5 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
The tractor PLOUGHED UP the field so they could sow the seed. | |
The tractor PLOUGHED OUT the field so they could sow the seed. |
Question 5 Explanation:
The correct expression is Plough up. Plough up means to break the surface of soil
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