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Phrasal Verbs: Set
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Question 1 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
Sam set about doing his home work. | |
Sam set to doing his home work. |
Question 1 Explanation:
The correct expression is “set about” which means to start doing something.
Question 2 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
Mary’s new hairstyle sets her apart. | |
Mary’s new hairstyle sets her out. |
Question 2 Explanation:
The correct expression is “set apart” which means to distinguish, be better than or different from others.
Question 3 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
The court set aside the verdict because of lack of evidence. | |
The court set apart the verdict because of lack of evidence. |
Question 3 Explanation:
The correct expression is “set aside” which means to overturn a court verdict or decision.
Question 4 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
The fancy lunch at the café really set us back. | |
The fancy lunch at the café really set us off. |
Question 4 Explanation:
The correct expression is “set back” which means to cost.
Question 5 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
He set forth his ideas in the report. | |
He set his ideas in the report. |
Question 5 Explanation:
The correct expression is “set forth” which means to state or outline an opinion.
Question 6 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
Summers have set in with the onset of hot wind. | |
Summers have set of with the onset of hot wind. |
Question 6 Explanation:
The correct expression is “set in” which means to change season noticeably.
Question 7 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
She set off the race with a whistle. | |
She set of the race with a whistle. |
Question 7 Explanation:
The correct expression is “set off” which means to ring an alarm or start something.
Question 8 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
The leader set his thugs on the tourist. | |
The leader set his thugs off the tourist. |
Question 8 Explanation:
The correct expression is “set on” which means to attack.
Question 9 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
I set out my trip exactly as planned. | |
I set of my trip exactly as planned. |
Question 9 Explanation:
The correct expression is “set out” which means to start a journey.
Question 10 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
If we all set to, the project will finish on time. | |
If we all set on, the project will finish on time. |
Question 10 Explanation:
The correct expression is “set to” which means to work hard or enthusiastically.
Question 11 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
He set up a new business which was successful. | |
He set on a new business which was successful. |
Question 11 Explanation:
The correct expression is “set up” which means to start a company or set up the equipment.
Question 12 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
The dogs set upon Bob when he entered the colony. | |
The dogs set on Bob when he entered the colony. |
Question 12 Explanation:
The correct expression is “set upon” which means to attack.
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