Advanced: Phrasal Verbs in Literary Contexts
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Question 1 of 5
The army set ___ to conquer new lands
AnswerforthSET FORTH means begin a journey (literary/armaic). Armies march. Conquests await.
Question 2 of 5
She chanced ___ a forgotten manuscript in the library
AnsweruponCHANCE UPON means discover accidentally (formal). Manuscripts await. Fortune favours.
Question 3 of 5
He delved ___ ancient texts for wisdom
AnswerintoDELVE INTO means investigate deeply. Texts hold secrets. Wisdom is sought.
Question 4 of 5
The knight vowed to seek ___ the dragon
AnsweroutSEEK OUT means find deliberately. Dragons hide. Knights persist.
Question 5 of 5
Time wore ___ until finally peace came
AnsweronWEAR ON means pass slowly (literary). Time drags. Peace arrives eventually.
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