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 2022 Examination 

1. Look up to

Meaning : to respect and admire (someone)
Example : Many young athletes look up to their role models for inspiration and guidance.

2. Let down

Meaning : to fail to support or disappoint
Example :  I was deeply hurt when my friend let me down by not keeping his promise.

3. Take up

Meaning : to enter upon (something, such as a business, hobby, or subject of study)
Example : After retirement, she decided to take up painting as a new hobby.

4. Turn down

Meaning :  the action of rejecting : the state of being rejected
Example : He felt disappointed when they had to turn down his job application.

5. Break into

Meaning : to come into being by or as if by bursting forth
Example : The burglars attempted to break into the house, but the security system thwarted their plans.