The Holiday Chat (Phrasal Verbs)

1. What does "set off" mean in the context of the story?

• To argue with someone

• To start a journey

• To cancel plans

• To get lost

In the story, what does "stopped by" mean?

• To visit a place briefly

• To avoid a place

• To close a shop

• To block someone

What does "picked out" mean when Aanya’s family chose souvenirs?

• To pack items

• To choose or select

• To clean something

• To return items

What does "stumbled upon" mean when Rahul found the arcade?

• To fall down

• To discover by chance

• To walk carefully

• To forget something

In the story, what does "lost track of time" mean?

• To stop caring about time

• To misplace a clock

• To become unaware of how much time has passed

• To take a long break

What does "helped out" mean in Zoya’s context?

• To assist someone

• To give orders

• To avoid work

• To spend time with family

What does "hung around" mean in Zoya’s holiday description?

• To relax and spend time

• To swing on a tree

• To avoid someone

• To take a long walk

What does "ran out of" mean when Aanya mentioned gas?

• To escape

• To use up completely

• To repair something

• To avoid a situation

What does "came across" mean when Aanya’s family found a petrol station?

• To meet accidentally

• To search carefully

• To pass by quickly

• To return to a location

What does "gear up" mean when Zoya mentioned the new term?

• To relax

• To prepare for something

• To complete something

• To move quickly