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ENGLISH WORKSHOP Q. 5     PAGE 19

Replace the underline word/phrase with the appropriate one, to retain the proper meaning.

He contributed notably in bringing up the school.

OPTIONS

• be the epitome of

• gear up

• a brief stint

• play a major role

• in recognition of

• take over reins

SOLUTION

He played a major role in bringing up the school.

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Our school cricket team got ready for the final match against P. Q. R. High School.

OPTIONS

• be the epitome of

• gear up

• a brief stint

• play a major role

• in recognition of

• take over reins

SOLUTION

Our school cricket team geared up for the final match against P. Q. R. High School.

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After a short period of working as a lecturer, Ravi took up an important post in a multi-national company.

OPTIONS

• be the epitome of

• gear up

• a brief stint

• play a major role

• in recognition of

• take over reins

SOLUTION

After a brief stint as a lecturer, Ravi took up an important post in a multi-national company.

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Our class monitor is a perfect symbol of duty and discipline.

OPTIONS

• be the epitome of

• gear up

• a brief stint

• play a major role

• in recognition of

• take over reins

SOLUTION

Our class monitor is the epitome of of duty and discipline.

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Accepting the great value of his research; they awarded him with a Ph.D. (degree)

OPTIONS

• be the epitome of

• gear up

• a brief stint

• play a major role

• in recognition of

• take over reins

SOLUTION

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After the murder of King Duncan, Macbeth took over the control of Scotland.

OPTIONS

• be the epitome of

• gear up

• a brief stint

• play a major role

• in recognition of

• take over reins

SOLUTION

After the murder of King Duncan, Macbeth took over the reins of Scotland.

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