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Phrasal Verbs: Sit
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Question 1 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
The young man did nothing but sat about in the house | |
The young man did nothing but sat in the house |
Question 1 Explanation:
The correct answer is Sit about. Sit about means to sit and do nothing, especially when you should be working
Question 2 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
I will sit back and see what he does | |
I will sit on and see what he does |
Question 2 Explanation:
The correct answer is Sit back. Sit back means to wait for something to happen without making any effort
Question 3 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
He sat by and let the fight continue | |
He sat along and let the fight continue |
Question 3 Explanation:
The correct answer is Sit by. Sit by means not try to stop something
Question 4 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
The queen sat for the famous painter | |
The queen sat by for the famous painter |
Question 4 Explanation:
The correct answer is Sit for. Sit for means to pose for an artist or photographer
Or look after children while their parents are out
Question 5 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
The prominent members sat on the committee | |
The prominent members sat with the committee |
Question 5 Explanation:
The correct answer is Sit on. Sit on means to be on a committee
Question 6 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
I sat out of the agreement | |
I sat on the agreement |
Question 6 Explanation:
The correct answer is Sit out. Sit out means not to take part
Question 7 |
For the context provided, select the most appropriate sentence.
The movie was so boring that we could not sit trough it | |
The movie was so boring that we could not sit with it |
Question 7 Explanation:
The correct answer is sit trough. Sit through means to stay till the end of something dull
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