Question

Ray ---------- while his mother was talking to her friends.

• A. cut in
• B. went after
• C. looked forward
• D. put out

Answer 1

Answer:

A. cut in

"Cut in" is a phrasal verb meaning to interrupt someone who is speaking.

Sentence Meaning:
Ray cut in while his mother was talking to her friends.
→ Ray interrupted his mother while she was talking to her friends.

Option Analysis:

• A. cut in ✅ = interrupted

• B. went after ❌ = followed/chased

• C. looked forward ❌ = awaited eagerly (usually followed by to)

• D. put out ❌ = extinguished or caused inconvenience