Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The doctors have given off the case.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. given up.
- Given up is the correct answer.
- This term describes doctors who are no longer working on a case, meaning to give up attempting or are no longer involved in the case.
- Compared to other options
- Given out: This term usually refers to the act of dispersing or releasing something, which is inappropriate in the context of the doctors leaving a case.
- Given forth: The term doesn't match the context either because it's less frequent and often refers to producing or emitting anything (like a sound or signal).
- Given Over: The term "given over" refers to dedicating or surrendering something for a certain use or purpose; it is not appropriate when referring to involvement in a case