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    Question

    In the question given below, a phrasal verb is given in bold. From the options, pick out the phrasal verb that is a near antonym to the phrasal verb that is emboldened in the question, such that, the use of the phrasal verb from the options makes the sentence a complete opposite of the sentence given.

    In response, the unions called off the mass memorial

    service that was originally scheduled last year.
    A called after Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B brought about Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C brought down Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D called away Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E put down Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The phrasal verb ‘call off’ means ‘to decide that a planned event, especially a sports event, will not happen, or to end an activity because it is no longer useful or possible’. The phrasal verb ‘bring about’ means ‘to cause something to happen’. In response, the unions brought about the mass memorial service that was originally scheduled last year.

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