To know something is to have learnt it, not to learn it. Note that we ‘learn’ before we ‘know’. Know is used when learning is finished.

Stand something (to put up with something; to endure it)

I can’t stand hot weather. (= I can’t endure hot weather.)

Stand for something

Complete the following sentences using appropriate phrasal verbs.

1. James ………………………….. on the final lap.

a) Pulled ahead
b) Pulled on
c) Pulled out
d) Pulled in

Cut something or somebody off (stop, separate or interrupt)

As he had not paid the bill, his electricity was cut off.

Cut through (take or be shortcut)

Judicial and judicious

Judicial means legal.
He is working in the judicial department.

Judicious means prudent.
The book consists of a judicious selection of light as well as thought provoking essays.

Complete the following sentences. Each question is followed by two suggested answers. Choose the most appropriate one.

1.    The new headmaster ………………. many changes in the school.

a)    Affected

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option given below each question.

1.       I don’t like his style of writing because it is too ……………………

a)      verbose