Question

    Select the phrase from the options below that should

    replace the underlined phrase in the sentence to make it grammatically and contextually correct. If the sentence is already correct, select 'No correction required' as your answer. She needs to set in a meeting with the manager before the end of the day.
    A Set off a meeting Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Set aside a meeting Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Set down a meeting Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Set up a meeting Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No correction required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    “Set up” means to arrange or establish something, such as a meeting. This is the most appropriate phrasal verb for the given context. The other options don’t make sense in this context: “set down” means to write something, “set aside” means to reserve or save something, “set in” means to begin, and “set off” means to start or trigger something.

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