Question

If you go on spending at this rate, you will be __________. (Fill in the blanks using a suitable phrasal verb)

• A. Get for
• B. Go for
• C. Done for
• D. Make for

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Done for

Correct Answer : Option C (Done for)

• The phrasal verb "done for" means to be in a ruined, hopeless, or finished situation — often used when someone faces serious consequences due to their actions.

Sentence Analysis:

• "If you go on spending at this rate, you will be done for."
  This means that if the person continues spending recklessly, they will face financial ruin or a hopeless situation.

Why other options are wrong:

• "Get for" – Not a standard phrasal verb used in this context.

• "Go for" – Means to attempt something or to choose something (e.g., "Go for it!"). Does not fit here.

• "Make for" – Means to move towards a place or to contribute to a result (e.g., "This makes for a good story"). Does not fit here.

Important Related Facts about Phrasal Verbs:

• A phrasal verb is a combination of a verb and a preposition/adverb that creates a meaning different from the original verb.

• "Done for" is commonly used in informal/colloquial English to express that someone is in serious trouble or has no chance of survival/recovery.

• Other similar phrasal verbs expressing trouble: "done in" (exhausted/ruined), "finished off" (completely destroyed).