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.
I need to figure out how to fit the piano and the bookshelf in this room.
Incorrect AnswerEnvironment protesters have parted ways with the local people to stop the establishment of the factory.
Correct AnswerThe police were acting on a tip from an informer and caught the gang red-handed.
Incorrect AnswerThe crowd backed away when the man pulled out a knife and most of them cried for help.
Incorrect AnswerYou should always back up important files and documents so that you don't lose all your work if something goes wrong.
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Correct Answer is (b).Make common cause with: work together in order to achieve something that both groups want.
Option A: Figure out (Phrasal Verb): to understand or solve something. This has been used correctly in the sentence.
Option B: Parted Ways (Phrasal Verb): To separate or depart (from someone); to stop associating (with someone). This has not been used correctly in the sentence as it does not suit the context. Thus it can be replaced by the given idiom 'make common cause with'.
Option C: Acting on (Phrasal Verb): To take action that is strongly influenced by certain information or advice. This has been used correctly in the sentence.
Option D: Backed away (Phrasal Verb): To retreat on a particular idea or course of action. This has been used correctly in the sentence.
Option E: Back up (Phrasal Verb): To save copies of computer files in another place. This has been used correctly in the sentence.
Hence, option B is the correct choice.
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By: Abhishek kumar