Advanced inseparable phrasal verbs expressing abstract relationships
Q1. She delved ___ the archives for hours
DELVE INTO means investigate deeply. Archives hold secrets. History is uncovered.
Q2. He hankers ___ the days of his youth
HANKER AFTER means long for nostalgically. Youth fades. Memory persists.
Q3. They vied ___ the top position
VIE FOR means compete eagerly. Positions are coveted. Ambition drives.
Q4. She grappled ___ the complex problem
GRAPPLE WITH means struggle to understand. Problems resist. Persistence is required.
Q5. He verged ___ admitting the truth
VERGE ON means be close to. Truth approaches. Confession looms.