Directions: In each of the questions below, a phrase is followed by five sentences with some part of it as bold. You have to identify the sentence in which the bold part can be replaced by the given bold phrase to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
It took me ages to bring him along to my point of view.
Correct AnswerThe changes to the law were brought about by the government after the Supreme Court directive.
Incorrect AnswerHe breezed into the room and switched the TV on.
Incorrect AnswerThe supermarkets have branched out into banking.
Incorrect AnswerThe tension had been building up and it boiled over in the meeting.
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Correct Answer is (a).Bring around(Phrasal Verb): Persuade or convince someone.
Option A: Bring along(Phrasal Verb):Bring someone or something to a certain place. This is not used correctly in the sentence as it does not suit the context. Thus it can be replaced by the given phrasal verb 'bring around'.
Option B: Brought about(Phrasal Verb): Make something happen. This has been used correctly in the sentence.
Option C: Breezed into(Phrasal Verb): Enter a place quickly. This has been used correctly in the sentence.
Option D: Branched out(Phrasal Verb): Move into a different area of business, etc. This has been used correctly in the sentence.
Option E: Boiled over(Phrasal Verb): When people lose their tempers and things get nasty. This has been used correctly in the sentence.
Hence, option A is the correct choice.
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By: Abhishek kumar