Question

The meeting was ………………. due to bad weather.


The correct phrasal verb to be used here is


A. put on
B. put up with

C. put off
D. put out​

Answer 1

The correct phrasal verb to be used here is:

The meeting was put off due to bad weather.

What are phrasal verbs?

• In the field of English grammar, we can describe a phrasal verb as an idiomatic or semantic phrase which is made from combination of a verb with an adverb or preposition.
• The phrasal verb 'put off' means to delay or postpone something.
• Hence, the correct phrasal verb to be used above will be 'put off'.
• Other options, such as 'put on' is not correct as put on means to wear something.