Question

Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb: 'bring up'.
This question has multiple correct options

a)cause of something bad
b)raise for discussion
c)to rear or educate
d)to yield

Answer 1

Hint: The phrasal verb ‘bring up’ is used to refer to suggest a particular topic for discussion or to raise someone.

Complete answer:
 In the given question we have been given a phrasal verb and we need to choose the options that best depict the meaning of the phrasal verb.
In order to do this, we need to first understand what phrasal verbs are. A phrasal verb is an expression or a phrase that is made up of the main verb along with an adverb, preposition or sometimes both.
The given phrasal verb is ‘bring up’. It is used to refer to bringing in a particular topic to a discussion or raising a person or an organization.
Now, let us take a look at the given options one by one and choose the most appropriate options.
Option ‘A’, cause something bad, is incorrect as the given phrasal verb does not have any negative connotation attached to it.
Option ‘B’, raise for discussion, is a suitable option as it aligns with the meaning of the given phrasal verb as it refers to the meaning of bringing up a subject in a discussion.
Option ‘C’, to rear or educate, is a suitable option as it aligns with the meaning of the given phrasal verb that refers to raising a person or an organization.
Option ‘D’, to yield, is incorrect as the given phrasal verb is not used to refer to any form of result.

Note: Phrasal verbs are elements of grammar that are not easily understood if you are not familiar with it. Hence, learn a couple of commonly used phrasal verbs so that it aids you in answering such questions easily.