Phrasal Verbs and other words for UPSC CAPF AC Examination 

For aspirants of the UPSC CAPF AC Examination, understanding Phrasal Verbs holds significant importance, especially for Paper 2, (  General Studies, Essay, and Comprehension) . This section contains 5 questions, each carrying 2 marks, adding up to a total of 10 marks.

In previous years, questions related to phrasal verbs have been posed.

We need to write one sentence each using the following phrases and words  to bring out their meaning clearly . Do not change the form of the given phrases .

Phrasal verbs questions asked in UPSC CAPF AC 2020 Examination : 

1. takes after

Meaning : to resemble (someone) in features, build, character, or disposition
Example : The child takes after his father, with the same mischievous smile and curious nature.

2. put off

Meaning : to hold back to a later time
Example :  Due to the bad weather, they decided to put off the picnic until next weekend.

3. called off

Meaning : a mark made to cancel something
Example : The outdoor event was called off because of the heavy rainstorm.

4. called on

Meaning :  to speak to or attempt to reach someone by means of a call / to make a request or demand
Example : The teacher called on each student to answer a question during the class.

5. denied

Meaning : to refuse to admit or acknowledge
Example : He denied any involvement in the incident, asserting his innocence.