- 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: Catch
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Question 1 |
Choose the correct usage
The beggar caught at her arm and asked for some money. | |
The beggar caught to her arm and asked for some money. |
Question 1 Explanation:
The correct expression is ‘catch at’. Catch at means ‘Take or grab hold of something.’
Question 2 |
Choose the correct usage
I eventually caught over to what she meant to say. | |
I eventually caught on to what she meant to say. |
Question 2 Explanation:
The correct expression is ‘catch on’. Catch on means ‘Finally understand what is going on.’
Question 3 |
Choose the correct usage
She pretended to catch out her son’s prank. | |
She pretended to catch around her son’s prank. |
Question 3 Explanation:
The correct expression is ‘catch out’. Catch out means ‘Trick.’
Question 4 |
Choose the correct usage
She found it difficult to catch again on the lectures she had missed. | |
She found it difficult to catch up on the lectures she had missed. |
Question 4 Explanation:
The correct expression is ‘catch up’. Catch up means ‘Get work, etc, up to date.’
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