In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s):
The ceremony was rounded .... very late.
A
up
B
off
C
of
D
out
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "rounded off" in this context means that the ceremony was completed or finished and it conveys the idea that the ceremony concluded at a late hour. The preposition "off" is used in this expression to signify the completion or conclusion of an event. Therefore, the most appropriate choice to fill the gap is "off."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5209)