TGTET Paper 1 Exam 23 Jul 2017 Paper

Question Numbers: 66-70

The following passage has five numbered blanks. For each blank ‘four alternatives’ are given. Identify the correct option for each blank.

Hi! I am Renu. Well, I (1) as the fourth child in a family of seven. It was fun. I never (2) to look for friends to play with each other too but we were always great friends. On the other side, food was not in plenty because my father’s (3) income wasn’t anything much. We had to share many things in our life. Well, that taught me how to share and be happy with (4) we had. The best part of it was that we all learned to eat (5) that came our way.

Question : 66 of 150

Marks: +1, -0

grew on
grew away
grew out
grew up

Solution:

Concept:

Understanding the correct idiomatic usage of phrasal verbs related to 'grow'.

Explanation:

The question asks to fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb. Let's look at the meanings:

1. 'Grew up' means to mature or reach adulthood. Example: Children grow up quickly.

2. 'Grew on' means to become more liked or accepted over time. Example: The song grew on me after a few listens.

3. 'Grew away' means to become less close or connected. Example: They grew away from each other after moving to different cities.

4. 'Grew out' means to become too large for something, or to develop from a source. Example: He outgrew his shoes; the idea grew out of a small discussion.

In the context of reaching maturity, 'grew up' is the appropriate phrasal verb.

Answer:

grew up

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