GATE CE 2025 Set 2 — Question 1

MCQ+1 / -0.33EasyVocabulary (Words, Idioms, Phrases in Context)Verbal AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

General Aptitude → Verbal Aptitude → Vocabulary (Words, Idioms, Phrases in Context)

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Question

Even though I had planned to go skiing with my friends, I had to__________at the last moment because of an injury. Select the most appropriate option to complete the above sentence.

Correct answer (D) back out Solution The phrasal verb "back out" means to withdraw from a commitment or a previously agreed-upon plan. In the context of the sentence, the speaker had to withdraw from the skiing trip due to an injury. back up : to support someone or to move a vehicle in reverse. back of : not a standard phrasal verb in this context. back on : not appropriate here. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (D) back out Solution The phrasal verb "back out" means to withdraw from a commitment or a previously agreed-upon plan. In the context of the sentence, the speaker had to withdraw from the skiing trip due to an injury. back up : to support someone or to move a vehicle in reverse. back of : not a standard phrasal verb in this context. back on : not appropriate here.

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