Question

Select the meaning of the given phrase-
“keep up”.
A) Maintain
B) Leave behind
C) Confirm
D) Accept

Answer 1

Hint: Phrases are defined to be a small group of words, generally two or more than two words combining together without making a complete sentence but has a meaning. Some examples are at a rate of, at large, at a price, at all costs, at any rate, at breakfast, at the latest, at the foot of and so on. Phrases are not complete sentences but usually a part of it. These are generally used to communicate better with less words, when a sentence makes a complete meaning, a phrase makes an idiomatic meaning.

Complete answer:
Let us analyze the given options
Option A: Maintain is the correct answer because it is grammatically correct. ‘keep up’ means to maintain a level or degree or status. Thus the correct answer is option A as it is perfectly suitable to the given word. Keep up is generally said to appreciate somebody’s success and urge to maintain the same dignity or success in the near future. Example- The teacher said, “Bravo, keep it up child” to Snita.

Option B: Leave behind - is a wrong answer because it is grammatically incorrect. Keep up does not mean to leave behind. Example- She was afraid that they would leave her behind.

Option C: Confirm - It is a wrong answer because it is also grammatically incorrect. Keep up does not mean to confirm. Confirm meaning to make sure that things are done or not. Example- Snita wanted to confirm about her tickets.

Option D: Accept - It is an incorrect answer because it is grammatically wrong. Example – Rohit decided to accept the business proposal.

So, option A is the correct answer.

Note: Phrases or phrasal verbs have an idiomatic meaning. They are used to explain something in short or with less words.
Some examples of phrases with meaning-
-put down: to disagree
-get up: to wake