Phrasal verb in "The Biology o f Altruism"

“When their 18-month-old subjects saw a stranger throw a pencil on the floor, none of them picked it up.”

Which word has the closest meaning to “pick something up”?

• A. lift

• B. leave

• C. release

• D. put

To tell or show something that people didn’t know or think about.

• A. lift

• B. help out

• C. point out

• D. figure out

“The recent discovery of mirror neurons in humans leads to scientists’ belief.” Which phrase has the closest meaning to “leads to”?

• A. rely on

• B. bring about

• C. grown out of

• D. look at

To need the help and support of someone or something in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed.

• A. light up

• B. look at

• C. point out

• D. rely on

We were promised that the hard times would be over soon.  Which phrase has the closest meaning to “be over”?

• A. end

• B. rely on

• C. look out

• D. end up

They decided to ignore what is going on outside.

What is the meaning of “going on”?

• A. To visit someone in their home.

• B. To examine or look at something in a careful or detailed way.

• C. The part of a place or thing that is furthest away from the center.

• D. To happen

"We are seeking an altruistic one. "

Which word has the closest meaning to “seeking”?

• A. looking for

• B. throw away

• C. let in

• D. lit up