Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
Due to heavy rains, the match was called____.
Option 1: of
Option 2: off
Option 3: down
Option 4: out
Correct Answer: off
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
"Call off" means to cancel something, especially an event. This is the only phrasal verb that fits the sentence appropriately.
"Call down" means to request or order someone to come down from a higher place.
"Call out" means to shout or verbally summon someone or something can also mean to publicly criticise or challenge.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
"Due to heavy rains, the match was called off."
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