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Phrasal Verbs: Root
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Question 1 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
I rooted about in my purse to find my lipstick. | |
I rooted in my purse to find my lipstick. |
Question 1 Explanation:
The correct expression is “root about” which means to look in a place to try to find something
Question 2 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
I rooted around in the desk drawer for a pen. | |
I rooted in the desk drawer for a pen. |
Question 2 Explanation:
The correct expression is “root around” which means to look in a place to try to find something.
Question 3 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
I rooted for my home team in the world cup. | |
I rooted my home team in the world cup. |
Question 3 Explanation:
The correct expression is “root for” which means to support.
Question 4 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
The politicians always promise to root out corruption but in the end do nothing. | |
The politicians always promise to root off corruption but in the end do nothing. |
Question 4 Explanation:
The correct expression is “root out” which means to find the source of a problem and remove it.
Question 5 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
The pigs rooted up the plants in the garden. | |
The pigs rooted the plants in the garden. |
Question 5 Explanation:
The correct expression is “root up” which means to dig a plant out of the ground.
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