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Phrasal Verbs: Chalk
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Question 1 |
Choose the correct usage
He went out time and again to chalk a line out. | |
He went out time and again to chalk a line by. |
Question 1 Explanation:
The correct expression is ‘chalk out’. Chalk out means ‘Make something bigger or thicker.’
Question 2 |
Choose the correct usage
The company tried to chalk through higher profits each year. | |
The company tried to chalk up higher profits each year. |
Question 2 Explanation:
The correct expression is ‘chalk up’. Chalk up means ‘To achieve something good.’
Question 3 |
Choose the correct usage
They chalked the poor performance up to lack of practice. | |
They chalked the poor performance up by lack of practice. |
Question 3 Explanation:
The correct expression is ‘chalk up to’. Chalk up to means ‘Explain the reason for a problem.’
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