Question

'She could not figure out the theme of the play clearly.'

The underlined phrasal verb means:

1. comprehend
2. examine
3. enjoy
4. draw

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : comprehend

The correct answer is 'comprehend'.

• The given sentence is about a play and the inability to figure out its theme.
• Figure out means to solve a problem or discover the answer to a question.
• Comprehend means to grasp mentally; understand.
• Therefore, the meaning of the phrasal verb 'figure out' is 'comprehend'. 

• Phrasal verbs: a verb that is made up of the Main Verb together with an adverb or a preposition, or both. 
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