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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.

    I think it would be a stunningly bad idea to give in

    to the threats of the anarchist tendency.
    A hold out Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B back down Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C give up Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D give out Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E back up Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The phrasal verb ‘give in’ means ‘to finally agree to what someone wants, after refusing for a period of time’. The phrasal verb ‘hold out’ means ‘to continue to defend yourself against an enemy or attack without being defeated’. Back down- withdraw a claim or assertion in the face of opposition. Give up- to stop trying to guess. Give out- to last no longer, or to work no longer. Back up- to gradually collect or gather in one place, esp. traffic or a liquid. I think it would be a stunningly bad idea to hold out to the threats of the anarchist tendency.

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