English Life Phrase Verb Excercise

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English "Life Phrase Verb" Excercise - Quiz

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Questions and Answers

1.

I was ......... after my mom's best friend.
- A.
  
  Called
- B.
  
  Termed
- C.
  
  Labeled
- D.
  
  Named
Correct Answer
D. Named

Explanation
The word "named" is the correct answer because it means to give a name to someone or something. In this context, the person is being given a name after their mom's best friend, suggesting that they were given a name in honor of or as a tribute to that friend. The other options - called, termed, and labeled - do not convey the same meaning of specifically giving a name.

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2.

My husband was ......... up by his grandparents.
- A.
  
  Raised
- B.
  
  Stemmed
- C.
  
  Brought
- D.
  
  Looked
Correct Answer
C. Brought

Explanation
The correct answer is "brought." This means that the husband was taken care of and raised by his grandparents.

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3.

He ......... after his father. He looks just like him.
- A.
  
  Describes
- B.
  
  Looks
- C.
  
  Takes
- D.
  
  Seems
Correct Answer
C. Takes

Explanation
The word "takes" is the correct answer because it indicates that the person in question has inherited certain traits or qualities from their father. This suggests that the person closely resembles their father in terms of appearance or perhaps even personality.

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4.

After years of committing petty crimes, Ralph finally ......... up in jail for armed robbery.
- A.
  
  Went
- B.
  
  Closed
- C.
  
  Ended
- D.
  
  Tried
Correct Answer
C. Ended

Explanation
After years of committing petty crimes, Ralph finally "ended" up in jail for armed robbery. This implies that Ralph's criminal activities came to a conclusion or reached their final outcome with his imprisonment for armed robbery.

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5.

My little girl is ......... up too fast. I want her to be five years old forever.
- A.
  
  Appearing
- B.
  
  Raising
- C.
  
  Building
- D.
  
  Growing
Correct Answer
D. Growing

Explanation
The correct answer is "Growing" because the sentence implies that the speaker's little girl is getting older quickly. The word "growing" is often used to describe the process of getting older or maturing, which aligns with the context of the sentence. The other options, "appearing," "raising," and "building," do not convey the same meaning of age progression.

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English "Life Phrase Verb" Excercise

I was ......... after my mom's best friend.

My husband was ......... up by his grandparents.

He ......... after his father. He looks just like him.

After years of committing petty crimes, Ralph finally ......... up in jail for armed robbery.

My little girl is ......... up too fast. I want her to be five years old forever.