Question

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a phrasal verb error. Mrs. Premlatha asked / Malini to hand down / all the / payment slips.

• A. all the
• B. Mrs. Premlatha asked
• C. Malini to hand down
• D. payment slips

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Malini to hand down

• The phrase "hand down" means to pass something to a younger generation (like an heirloom). The correct phrasal verb here should be "hand over" (to give something to someone) or "hand in" (to submit).