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Question : Select the most appropriate phrase for the underlined segment in the given sentence.

My mother said, “You must pay attention to your studies.”

Option 1: Concentrate on

Option 2: Back up

Option 3: Act up to

Option 4: Ask for


Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Concentrate on


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Explanation:

The phrase concentrate on is used to indicate the act of directing one's attention and mental effort towards a specific task or activity. In the context of the sentence, the mother is advising the speaker to give focused attention to their studies.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: My mother said, "You must concentrate on your studies."

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