Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
The fact is, doctor, I just can’t __________ this dreadful cough.
A) Get out of
B) Get rid of
C) Get down to
D) Get round to

Answer 1

Hint:A phrasal verb is a verb that is made up of a main verb together with an adverb or a preposition, or both. Typically, their meaning is not obvious from the meanings of the individual words themselves. For example: Be sure to put on a life jacket before getting into the boat.

Complete step by step answer:
Option A) Get out of – is an incorrect answer because the phrasal verb ‘get out of’ means to avoid doing something that you should do or that you said you would do. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Option B) Get rid of – is the correct answer because the phrasal verb ‘get rid of’ means take action so as to be free of (a troublesome or unwanted person or thing). Thus, this is the correct answer.

Option C) Get down to – is an incorrect answer because the phrasal verb ‘get down to’ means to start doing something seriously or with a lot of effort. Thus, this is the correct answer.

Option D) Get round to - is an incorrect answer because the phrasal verb ‘get round to’ means deal with (a task) in due course. Thus, this is the correct answer.
The fact is, doctor, I just can’t get rid of this dreadful cough. (Option B)

So, the correct answer is “Option B”.

Additional Information:
I.Act on
II.Agree with
III.Argue down,etc
Are some examples of phrasal verbs.

Note:
Phrasal verbs are important because they are extremely common in informal language, and unless you are familiar with their meanings, understanding informal language will be difficult. As in this question the best fit is Option B as compared to any other options in the questions.