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Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  1. What egged you on to become a social worker?
    1. urged
    2. dampened
    3. hindered
    4. discouraged
Correct Option: A

egged you on : to encourage somebody to do something, especially something that he should not do
● Calty wouldn’t have done the dangerous experiment if her brother hadn’t egged her on. The best option is urged



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