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    Question

    Fill in the blanks with the appropriate phrasal verbs. If none of the given phrasal verbs are correct, choose E, that is ‘None of these’ as the answer.

    Wages are failing to _____________ with inflation.

    A put up Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B keep up Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C set up Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D get up Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The phrase ‘keep up with something’ means ‘to do whatever is necessary to stay level or equal with someone or something’. This is the correct phrasal verb here. Put up with something- to accept or continue to accept an unpleasant situation or experience Set up- arrange. Get up- to get out of bed. Wages are failing to keep up with inflation.

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