Final comprehensive exercise testing mastery across all advanced phrasal verb concepts
Q1. After years of research, she finally hit ___ the solution
HIT UPON means discover suddenly. Research rewards. Solutions emerge.
Q2. The scandal brought ___ the resignation of the minister
BRING ABOUT means cause to happen. Scandals topple. Resignations follow.
Q3. He has been held ___ for questioning
HOLD BACK means detain or restrain. Questioning awaits. Rights are read.
Q4. The evidence does not add ___ to a convincing case
ADD UP means cohere logically. Evidence accumulates. Cases are built.
Q5. She was left to pick ___ the pieces after the collapse
PICK UP THE PIECES means recover from disaster. Collapses happen. Rebuilding commences.