Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
A: The new boss looks a bit serious, doesn't he? I don't think I'm going to like him.
B: Oh, come on, Joyce, you can't go _________ appearances. He's probably very nice.

• A. after
• B. by
• C. out
• D. over

Answer 1

The correct option is B by

Option B is the correct answer because the phrasal verb 'go by' means to base an opinion on something; 'appearances' in the given sentence.

Note that the prepositions provided in the options are added to the verb 'go' so as to form different phrasal verbs.

Options A, C and D are incorrect because 'go after' means to try to catch or stop someone, 'go out' means to leave and go somewhere, especially to do something enjoyable and 'go over' means to check or repeat something carefully or to travel towards someone or something.