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Phrasal Verbs: sell
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Question 1 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
The shopkeeper sold off the excess stock at 50% discount. | |
The shopkeeper sold of the excess stock at 50% discount. |
Question 1 Explanation:
The correct expression is “sell off” which means to sell a business or part of it or sell something cheaply because you need the money or don't need it.
Question 2 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
The salesman managed to sell him on buying the new product. | |
The salesman managed to sell him for buying the new product. |
Question 2 Explanation:
The correct expression is “sell on” which means to convince someone.
Question 3 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
The entry passes for the NH7 weekender sold out in a couple of days. | |
The entry passes for the NH7 weekender sold off in a couple of days. |
Question 3 Explanation:
The correct expression is “sold out” which means to have no more of something left because it has been bought.
Question 4 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
Sam sold up everything and moved to a different country. | |
Sam sold out everything and moved to a different country. |
Question 4 Explanation:
The correct expression is “sold up” which means to Sell a house or business to move somewhere or do something different.
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