Intermediate Quiz 68

1. The storm _____ electricity in some areas.

knocked out

knocked off

knocked down

 

Answer:

The storm knocked out electricity in some areas.

 

The phrasal verb knock out means to damage something so that it does not work.

 

2. Our team was _____ in the first round.

knocked out

knocked off

knocked down

 

Answer:

Our team was knocked out in the first round.

 

The phrasal verb knock out means to defeat a person or team in a competition so that they can no longer take part.

 

3. The old building is going to be _____.

knocked out

knocked off

knocked down

 

Answer:

The old building is going to be knocked down.

 

The phrasal verb knock down means o destroy a building or part of a building.

 

4. What time do you ______ work?

knock out

knock off

knock down

 

Answer:

What time do you knock off work?

 

The phrasal verb knock off means to stop working, usually at the end of the day.

 

5. Many companies _____ her dress design.

knocked out

knocked off

knocked down

 

Answer:

Many companies knocked off her dress design.

 

The phrasal verb knock off means to make a cheaper copy of something.