Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Pooja could feel the anger building off inside her.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. building up inside her.
The sentence means that Pooja could feel her anger increasing or intensifying inside her.
The correct phrasal verb should convey the idea of a gradual rise or accumulation of emotions.
"Building up" means gradually increasing or intensifying, which correctly describes how anger accumulates.
Example: Frustration was building up inside him as he waited for a reply.
Corrected Sentence: Pooja could feel the anger building up inside her.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.