Question

Replace the underlined word in the sentence with one of the phrasal verbs given below to convey the same meaning:
Smoking is injurious to health. So, everyone must stop the habit.

• A. give away
• B. give in
• C. give up
• D. give out

Answer 1

The correct option is C give up

Phrasal verbs are expressions formed with a verb and a preposition, adverb or another element. The meaning formed is different from that of the individual words.

Option C: 'Give up' is a phrasal verb that means 'cease making an effort', or 'stop trying'.

So, 'give up' can replace the word 'stop', as it means the same. Hence, option C is correct.

Option A: 'Give away' means 'to give information that should be kept secret'.

Option B: 'Give in' means 'to admit defeat', 'to finally agree to what someone wants'.

Option D: 'Give out' means 'to be completely used up'.

These phrases do not mean the same as 'stop'. Hence, options A, B and D are wrong.