In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills(s) the gap(s):
The boy who stole the mango was given .... by an eye witness
A
out
B
in
C
away
D
up
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct phrasal verb is “give away”, which means to reveal or disclose information, either unintentionally or deliberately.
So the sentence becomes:
The boy who stole the mango was given away by an eyewitness.
This means the eyewitness exposed or identified the boy as the thief.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #6522)