Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
Try harder, don’t give away so easily.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. give up.
The underlined part of the given sentence is erroneous in nature due to the wrong use of phrasal verbs.
- Give away: give something freely as a gift or donation.
- Give back: an agreement by workers to surrender benefits and conditions previously agreed upon in return for new concessions or awards.
- Give up: cease making an effort; admit defeat.
- Give out: distribute something.
The correct sentence is:
Try harder, don’t give up so easily.