Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Now, James, are you quite sure that I'm not putting you _________ ?

• A. after
• B. by
• C. out
• D. over

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

out

Option C is the correct answer because the preposition 'out' is added to the verb 'put' to make the phrasal verb 'putting you out' which in this context means to cause problems or difficulties for someone by making them do something for you.

Note that the prepositions provided in the options are added to the verb 'putting' so as to form different phrasal verbs. Phrasal verbs are basically multi-word verbs.

Options A, B and D are incorrect because 'putting you after' is not a phrasal verb and the sentence won't make any logical sense if it is used in the sentence, 'putting you by' means means the same as put aside or ignore and 'putting you over' means to delay.