Question

Complete the sentence with the correct usage of the phrasal verb:
Somebody has to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ the baby.
a. Look it
b. Look up
c. Look on
d. Look after

Answer 1

Hint: A phrase that consists of a verb with a preposition or adverb or verb and the meaning of which is different from the meaning of its other parts is called the phrasal verb. They are made up of a verb and a particle or, sometimes two particles.

Complete step-by-step answer:

Verbs form the main part of the predicate of a sentence. Phrasal verbs are the action words that are used for describing the meaning in relation to the context of the sentence. The correct option from the given options is the option [d] look after, as it is the correct phrasal verb for the given sentence in the context of its meaning. Look after means to take care. So, the complete sentence will be, “Somebody has to look after the baby”.
The option [a] look it means to stare.
The option [b] lookup, means to try to find information.
The option [c] look on means to watch an activity without taking part in it. Therefore, these options are incorrect, as they do not suit the given sentence appropriately, considering the meaning of the action words.

Note: Phrasal verbs are very common in English, especially in more informal contexts. It is very important to know that with separable phrasal verbs, the verb and particle can be apart and some phrasal verbs cannot be separated or we can end up getting our answer grammatically wrong.