Which of the following sentences contains an error in the use of a phrasal verb?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Make over the bed daily. It is a good habit.
Context:
We are checking for incorrect or unnatural use of phrasal verbs.
Meaning of the phrasal verbs:
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Broke down – to lose control of emotions.
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Give up – to stop trying.
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Make over – to renovate, transfer ownership, or change appearance. Incorrect here, because the intended meaning is “arrange neatly,” which is expressed by make up (as in “make up the bed”).
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Clean out – to remove everything from a place.
Correct word: Make up (meaning: to arrange the bed neatly after waking up).
Reason:
The sentence “Make over the bed daily” is wrong because “make over” doesn’t mean arranging a bed. The correct phrasal verb is “make up the bed.”
Final Sentence:
Make up the bed daily. It is a good habit.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.