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Question 107

English Basic English Grammar Easy

<p><strong>Directions: Choose the suitable phrasal verb for the blank in the sentence below.</strong></p> <p>I _______ my hopes when untimely rain threatened my crops.</p>

(A) gave in
(B) gave out
(C) gave up
(D) gave off
✓ Correct Answer: Option C Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

"Give up" means to stop hoping or trying, to abandon something.

"I gave up my hopes when untimely rain threatened my crops."

Gave in means surrendered, gave out means distributed or stopped working, and gave off means emitted.

Answer: (C) gave up

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