Question

Fill in the blank using the most appropriate option-
Sunita decided to set _____ some time every day for prayers.
a- Up
b- Aside
c- On
d- In

Answer 1

Hint: We need to form a phrasal verb by joining a word with the verb, ‘set’. 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 alone.
Example- ‘Pull’ is a verb while ‘Pull through’ is a phrasal verb.
(1) She decided to pull the curtains.
(2) She sympathized and asked me to pull through this situation.
In (1), we can understand the usage of ‘pull’ as being directed to holding something and pulling it while in (2), ‘pull through’ indicates to survive through a situation.
In the given question- We can conclude that Sunita decided to ‘set aside’ some time every day for prayers. Here, ‘set aside’ is a phrasal verb that refers to keeping something for a special purpose or use.
Now, let’s examine the given options-
Option a- ‘Up’ is an incorrect option, because ‘set up’ refers to arranging or framing something. ‘Set up’ does not match the given context.
Option b- ‘Aside’ is the correct option, because ‘set aside’ refers to keeping something for future use. ‘Set aside’ matches the context of the above-given sentence.
Option c- ‘On’ is an incorrect option, because ‘set on’ refers to attacking or hitting someone or something. ‘Set on’ does not match the given context.
Option d- ‘In’ is an incorrect option, because ‘set in’ refers to beginning or arriving. ‘Set in’ does not match the given context.
So, the correct answer is “Option b”. .

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.