Question

    Direction: Select the option that best expresses the meaning of the underlined phrase/group of words.

    They all contributed to get Ajay a birthday

    present.
    A broke up Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B chipped in Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C put down Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D calmed down Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The phrase ‘chip something in’ means ‘to give some money when several people are giving money to pay for something together’. It is correct here. Break up- to divide into many pieces, or to divide something into many pieces. Put down- to make someone feel silly or not important by criticizing them. Calm down- to stop feeling upset, angry, or excited, or to stop someone feeling this way.

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