Question

Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase-
‘Get along’
A. Escape
B. Go out
C. Advance
D. Attain

Answer 1

Hint: Phrasal verbs consist of two words- The main verb + another part of speech. They are used to form a short phrase. Hence, they are known as phrasal verbs.

Complete answer:
 As given in the hint, phrasal verbs indicate a different meaning than the verb stated alone.
Example- ‘Get’ is a verb while ‘Get through’ is a phrasal verb.
(1) The manager asked me to get the cash.
(2) The manager granted me leave to get through the trauma.
In (1), we can understand the usage of ‘get’ as being directed to obtaining or acquiring something while in (2), ‘get through’ indicates to pass through a difficult situation.
In the given question- ‘Get along’ is a phrasal verb that refers to managing or surviving.
Example- Mother comforted and told me that she would get along without me. Here, we can comprehend that X’s mother comforted him and told him that she would survive and manage without him.
Now, let’s examine the given options-
Option a- ‘Escape’ refers to running away or breaking free from control or confinement. Example- The young girl managed to escape from the haunted house. ‘Escape’ is different in meaning to the given phrasal verb. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option b- ‘Go out’ is used to indicate burning out of fire or light. Example- The fire went out after a long time. ‘Go out’ is different in meaning to the given phrasal verb. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option c- ‘Advance’ refers to progress or growth. Example- We have noted remarkable advances in the field of science. ‘Advance’ is similar in meaning to the given phrasal verb. Hence, it is the correct option.
Option d- ‘Attain’ refers to achieving or accomplishing something. Example- Our teacher advised us to attain our goals with hard work. ‘Attain’ is different in meaning to the given phrasal verb. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
So, the correct answer is “Option c”.

Note:
Phrasal verbs can also be formed with the help of two-three words. Example- Verb + adverb + preposition; look forward to, put up with, etc.