Fill in Blanks (Vocabulary) — Set 9
Questions 81–90 of 140
The startup managed to _____ _____ the recession and _____ _____ as a market leader.
Correct Answer: A. get through, emerge
To get through means to survive or endure, and to emerge means to come out or appear. The startup got through the recession and emerged as a leader. This shows successful perseverance.
The teacher told students to _____ _____ their questions at the end of the session.
Correct Answer: A. hold off on
To hold off on means to delay or postpone. Students held off on their questions until the end. This phrasal verb indicates deferring an action to a later time.
The team has to _____ _____ with the challenges and find practical solutions.
Correct Answer: A. cope with
To cope with means to manage or deal with difficulty. The team must cope with challenges. This phrasal verb emphasizes handling difficulties effectively.
The investigation will _____ _____ all available evidence and _____ _____ suspects.
Correct Answer: A. go through, track down
To go through means to examine thoroughly, and to track down means to locate or find. The investigation goes through evidence and tracks down suspects. This shows systematic investigative work.
The company will _____ _____ its operations in the new market next quarter.
Correct Answer: A. roll out
To roll out means to launch or introduce something new. The company will roll out operations in a new market. This phrasal verb indicates a official launch or expansion.
Before making decisions, managers should _____ _____ the long-term implications.
Correct Answer: A. think through
To think through means to consider carefully or analyze. Managers think through implications before deciding. This phrasal verb emphasizes careful consideration and planning.
The organization decided to _____ _____ its commitment to environmental sustainability.
Correct Answer: A. live up to
To live up to means to fulfill or meet expectations. The organization lives up to its environmental commitment. This phrasal verb shows dedication to principles.
The board members agreed to _____ _____ the proposal despite opposition and _____ _____ their support.
Correct Answer: A. back, stand by
To back means to support, and to stand by means to remain loyal or supportive. Board members back the proposal and stand by their support. This shows unified commitment.
The student decided to _____ _____ the course and pursue a different path.
Correct Answer: A. drop out of
To drop out of means to withdraw from or leave. The student dropped out of the course. This phrasal verb indicates quitting an educational program.
The novel's complexity may _____ _____ some readers, but it rewards careful attention.
Correct Answer: A. put off
To put off means to discourage or repel. The complexity puts off some readers. This phrasal verb indicates causing displeasure or discouragement.