Question

    Which of the phrases from the options given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentences to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct? If the sentence is correct as it is and there is no correction required mark option (5), i.e. 'No Correction Required' as the answer.

    The boss had asked her to do the work on an urgent basis , but she put in the work and left.

    A put off Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B put on Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C put for Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D put at Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No Correction Required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Put off – delaying something because you don’t wish to.

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