Directions : Read the given information and answer the question asked on it.…
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Directions : Read the given information and answer the question asked on it.
The office was bustling with activity when suddenly everything broke down (i) – the main server had conked out (ii). Emails stopped syncing, access to shared files was cut off, and essential software froze mid-operation, leaving employees staring at their screens in confusion. The IT team jumped in (iii) to identify the root cause of the issue while the rest of the office tried to figure out (iv) how to salvage ongoing tasks. Managers handed out (v) offline work to keep productivity from plummeting, but critical projects relying on real-time collaboration fell behind. Frustration built up (vi) as phone lines buzzed with client concerns, while the IT head worked tirelessly to restore the system from backups. Hours of downtime felt like an eternity, serving as a harsh reminder of the office’s dependency on technology and the importance of having a reliable disaster recovery plan.
Choose the correct pair of phrasal verbs that has the same meaning.
- A.
i-ii
- B.
iii-v
- C.
v-vi
- D.
ii-v
- E.
iv-vi
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Correct answer: A
The phrasal verbs 'broke down' and 'conked out' both mean stopped working. The other listed pairs do not have the same meaning.