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Phrasal Verbs: Block
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Question 1 |
Choose the correct usage
On coming out of the post office, the old man fond his car blocked for by a service truck. | |
On coming out of the post office, the old man fond his car blocked in by a service truck. |
Question 1 Explanation:
The correct expression is Block in. Block in means ‘park a car and obstruct another car.’
Question 2 |
Choose the correct usage
The agitators were blocked off by the police, on the orders of the administration. | |
The agitators were blocked away by the police, on the orders of the administration. |
Question 2 Explanation:
The correct expression is Block off. Block off means ‘Obstruct an exit to prevent people from leaving.’
Question 3 |
Choose the correct usage
In summers we try to block out the sunlight by using an umbrella. | |
In summers we try to block over the sunlight by using an umbrella. |
Question 3 Explanation:
The correct expression is Block out. Block out means ‘Stop light from entering or leaving.’
Question 4 |
Choose the correct usage
In Shimla the water pipes get blocked down during the winter months. | |
In Shimla the water pipes get blocked up during the winter months. |
Question 4 Explanation:
The correct expression is Block up. Block up means ‘fill a space so that nothing can pass.’
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