Question

Match the sentences in List-I with the Phrasal Verbs in List-II

List-I (Sentence)	List-II (Phrasal Verb)
(A) I hope I am able to ___ the high standards set by my predecessor.	(III) live up to
(B) I think if he continues to ___ dishonest means, he will be caught sooner or later.	(I) live by
(C) It’s the rule of the sea that big fish ___ the flesh of small fish.	(II) live on
(D) She decided to ___ her inheritance instead of looking for a job.	(IV) live off

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To match the sentences with the correct phrasal verbs, let's analyze each sentence and its context: 

• (A) "I hope I am able to ___ the high standards set by my predecessor." - The phrase "live up to" means to meet expectations or standards. Therefore, the correct match is:
  (A) - (III) live up to.
• (B) "I think if he continues to ___ dishonest means, he will be caught sooner or later." - The phrase "live by" means to follow or adhere to certain principles or rules. Therefore, the correct match is:
  (B) - (I) live by.
• (C) "It’s the rule of the sea that big fish ___ the flesh of small fish." - The phrase "live on" means to survive or sustain oneself with something. Therefore, the correct match is:
  (C) - (IV) live off.
• (D) "She decided to ___ her inheritance instead of looking for a job." - The phrase "live off" means to rely on something for one's income or sustenance. Therefore, the correct match is:
  (D) - (II) live on.

Hence, the correct answer is: (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

Answer 2

The correct matches are:

(A) I hope I am able to (III) live up to the high standards set by my predecessor. Explanation: "Live up to" means to meet or fulfill expectations or standards. In this case, the speaker hopes to meet the high expectations established by their predecessor, implying a sense of responsibility and ambition to achieve success.

(B) I think if he continues to (I) live by dishonest means, he will be caught sooner or later. Explanation: "Live by" refers to the way someone conducts their life or the principles they follow. In this context, it suggests that the person is living unethically or dishonestly, which will eventually lead to negative consequences.