Question

Replace the underlined word in the sentence with one of the phrasal verbs given below to convey the same meaning.
He renounced his wealth and became a social worker.

• A. Gave in
• B. Gave on
• C. Gave up
• D. Gave out

Answer 1

The correct option is C Gave up

Phrasal verb is an idiomatic phrase formed with a verb and another element, usually an adverb or a preposition.

Option C: 'Gave up (something)' is an idiomatic phrase that means 'to stop doing something or stop owning something'. It means the same as 'renounce'.

'Renounce' means 'to refuse or reject a position or possession and live without it'.

It agrees to the sentence in meaning: 'he' stopped owning his wealth, 'gave up' his wealth and became a social worker.

Hence, option C is correct.

Option A: 'Gave in' means 'to finally agree to what someone wants from you'. It does not mean the same as 'renounce'.

Option B: 'Gave on' is not a phrasal verb, hence it does not have a complete meaning of its own. Also, it does not mean the same as 'renounce'.

Option D: 'Gave out' means 'to supply', 'to give something to a number of people'. It is not suitable here as it does not share the meaning with 'renounce'.

Hence, options A, B and D are wrong.